Release Date: 27 September 2019
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805552216622
Description
Charlie Apicella & Iron City are a torch bearer of the classic guitar/organ sound and Groove Machine is a return to form for the New York guitarist's catchy, swinging original compositions.
Straight out of the classic 1960s hard bop era and showcasing the band's deep interplay, the 3rd recording by Apicella, organist Radam Schwartz, saxophonist Gene Ghee, and drummer Alan Korzin, is packed with burning solos, Charlie's tight arrangements, and an unrelenting groove that defines the character of Iron City. Special guests include Freddie Hendrix on trumpet, Mayra Casales on congas and violinist Amy Bateman.
As a player, Apicella immediately brings to mind Grant Green. He's funky, he's bluesy, and he's not afraid to get dirty at times. Apicella and band have that perfect jazz rapport that allows them to be tight as hell and play off each other beautifully." - Vintage Guitar Magazine.
Tracklisting
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Wil Swindler's Elevenet
George Cotsirilos Quartet
Charlie Porter, Nick Biello, Orrin Evans, Mike Moreno, David Wong, Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece & Kenneth Salters
Gregory Dudzienski Quartet
Jason Keiser, Larry Young, Ronnie Matthews, Woody Shaw
Stephen Jones & Ben Haugland
Charlie Apicella & Iron City meet The Griots Speak
Sonny Rollins & Coleman Hawkins
Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory
Shirley Scott
Miles Davis
Art Blakey & Thelonious Monk
Yusef Lateef
Sonny Clark
Ron Carter
