Matt Panayides - Field Theory (April 9, Pacific Coast Jazz)

COMING OUT APRIL 9th, 2021! This album features the music this group has been playing together since 2018. With compositions by the band leader and guitarist Matt Panayides, the group features Matt Vashlishan on Wind Synth, Rich Perry on Tenor Sax, Robert Sabin on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. The album will come out this Spring

Contemporary jazz composer/guitarist Matt Panayides explores new sonic landscapes on Field Theory.

On FIELD THEORY, guitarist and composer MATT PANAYIDES explores new sonic landscapes by mixing electric and acoustic sounds in a set of modern, highly original post-bop compositions.

FIELD THEORY is a departure from Panayides' previous releases, Conduits (2016) and Tapestries of Song (2011), which were both acoustic, modern jazz projects. The music on FIELD THEORY is complex and modern yet exciting and accessible. The contrast between the electric guitar and EWI with the upright bass and tenor sax creates rich textures.

Although Panayides' approach to composition is influenced by the harmonic language of modern jazz composers like Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock, he set out on his own path, writing tightly structured arrangements with dissonant harmonizations containing ample space for improvisation. Panayides says, ''For me, the ideas for compositions come as if from another place. They will appear at any time, sometimes while practicing or on a gig. But the ideas can also come in a dream, or while driving, or standing in line. The trick is to capture these little musical nuggets as best I can so I can organize them later. This entire album was conceived in this way.

''FIELD THEORY'' is a contemporary jazz album that does not completely abandon traditional forms. Panayides invites the listener in with music that is at once familiar, yet largely unexpected, with pops of contrasting colors that weave together images of sound that tell stories not unlike a great abstract painting.

1 Kite Flying

2 Disturbance

3 Closer Now

4 Field Theory

5 Looking Round Corners

6 Energy Mover

7 2.27.20

8 Penta Folk I Arrive

9 Penta Folk II Coalesce

10 Penta Folk III Ascend

11 Penta Folk IV Depart

12 Self Narrative

Matt Panayides on guitar 

Matt Vashlishan on Wind Synth

Rich Perry on Tenor Sax

Robert Sabin on bass

Mark Ferber on drums

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Sherri Roberts - Anybody's Spring - Pacific Coast Jazz (KARI-ON PRODUCTIONS)

Vocalist Sherri Roberts pays homage to Springtime, a celebration of everyone’s favorite season. For over twenty years, Sherri has performed a tribute to Spring during that most verdant time of year, featuring an intriguing set list of tunes that swings from the familiar to the obscure.

Available March 24 via Pacific Coast Jazz 

Featuring: Sherri Roberts: vocals; David Udolf: piano; Harvie S: bass; 

Akira Tana: drums; Sheryl Bailey: guitar

PACIFIC COAST JAZZ/ BLUE HOUSE RECORDINGS

THE CD, ROBERTS’ 5th, IS A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO SPRINGTIME

FEATURING A BI-COASTAL RHYTHM SECTION

ROBERTS TO APPEAR AT TWO CD RELEASE SHOWS:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 AT BLUE NOTE, NAPA 

FRIDAY, MAY 12 AT THE SOUND ROOM, OAKLAND

Who: Vocalist Sherri Roberts celebrates release of new CD, Anybody’s Spring, in performance with David Udolf - piano, Chris Amberger - bass, Akira Tana- drums

When: Wednesday, May 10 

Two Shows: 7:00 and 9:30pm

Where: Blue Note Napa

1030 Main Street, Napa

707-880-2300

bluenotenapa.com

Tickets: $10 - $20

When: Friday, May 12

8:00pm

Where: The Sound Room

2147 Broadway, Oakland

510-496-4180

soundroom.org

Tickets: Advanced seating- $20.00, General admission - $15.00

Advance ticket purchase and event information:

www.brownpapertickets.com

Vocalist Sherri Roberts tries to get our minds off the present snow and prepare us for the freshness of spring on her most recent album of that features songs of the primavera. Her warm and relaxed voice fits well into the lazy swinging groove of “It’s Anybody’s Spring” with rich soloing by Bailey, while piano and bass chime to a flowing waltz as Roberts glistens on “Spring Sprang Sprung” Guitar and bass sound like droplets of dew as Roberts eases into “They Say It’s Spring,” while a hip bass intro leads the way for her breathy voice into for a bopping “Joy Spring.” Tana is crisp as Romaine lettuce while setting the opening for Roberts to glide into a nimble “Lady Bird” whereas the more reflective part of the season is saved for last on a soft duet with Udolf during a late night and early  morning low clouds read of “Spring Isn’t Everything.” An excellent weather report! 

-George Harris, Jazzweekly 

The texture of her register and the enchanting way she sings a lyric, emphasizing the underlying emotions and creating an intimate atmosphere. Specks of bop jazz are also present, as she is joined by pianist David Udolf, bassist Harvie S, drummer Akira Tana, and guitarist Sheryl Bailey. Continuously sensitive to the sentiment being channeled through the lyrics, Roberts makes a striking conduit, affecting audiences with an indelible delivery. 

Stream Tracks From Anybody's Spring 

-Susan Frances, Blogcritics

Sherri has the ultimate voice for the kind of jazz she’s doing on this fine release of a dozen songs… just listen to the laid-back atmosphere she creates on “Joy Spring“… with energetic contributions from Harvie S on bass, piano from David Udolf, drums from Akira Tana and guitar by Sheryl Bailey – this is the best jazz vocal set I’ve listened to (yet) in 2017! 

-Dick Metcalf, Contemporary Fusion Reviews

When you listen to Sherri’s thoughtful way with a vocal line, or her vibrant sense of swing, or her effortless embodiment of a song’s emotion…a certain starry-eyed enchantment is inevitable.

-Drew Wheeler

Sherri Roberts Website