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Richard Addison used to be the bass
player with the renowned band Mystery, but this is his first solo
release
under the monicker Addison Project. This CD takes a slightly
sideways step from the more
traditional based Mystery into the realms of progressive fusion. And
with two
drummers, three guitarists, two sax players, one violin player and two
piano and
synth players, anything is possible. If you're looking for
progressive
jazz tunes or if you're looking for sculptured soundscapes (“Controlled
Freedom”), then there's something here for you. The fusion numbers are
firmly
based in eighties mode, which is fine by me, but have an up to date
crispness
that elevates them way beyond some of the pretenders to the Mahavishnu
throne.
There are hints of Mr Addison’s progressive past (if that makes any
sense),
although it's more jazz than rock, with hints of The Flock, but never
losing
sight of the melody makes for a powerful, confident and recommended
release. Phil Jackson / Zeitgeist (December 2003) <-Previous review Next review ->
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