Gordon Grdina - No Difference

[CraigP]

I've posted a review of guitarist/oudist Gordon Grdina's new one, No Difference with Kenton Loewen, Mark Helias and Tony Malaby. Here's an excerpt from the review:

"No Difference is an eclectic affair. The pieces, all by Grdina, are a mix of studio and live performances, ranging from duos with Helias to a trio track to quartet tracks with Malaby. Grdina has been quoted as saying he has tried to hear Wayne Shorter’s and Albert Ayler’s music through the guitar, but his single note lines and slightly distorted tone on the electric reminded me more of late 60s/early 70s fusion. Tony Malaby adds a lot to the quartet tracks, with gritty improvisations that retain a tie to the underlying melodies."

The full review of No Difference is on my blog.