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Twice Removed

Twice Removed

From Ben Williams, musicologist and soon to be national jazz reviewer on Twice Removed… “Beautiful! Now *that* there has a style all of your own – first of all I dig the ‘wall of sound’ approach of layering the guitars and letting the harmonies (plural!) lead the journey – not only are there four (at least) territories – from gumshoe on sunset boulevard, to rodeo drive, to polynesia, to the twighlight zone – but each section is a different ‘species’ of harmony – including the ‘outside’ second guitar part in the second half of part 4 – which is as challenging as the bridge in Jimmy Rowles ‘The Peacocks’ – but like that, makes its own perfect kind of sense – and then it picks on at least two bi-chordal outtakes (ahem!) from the voluminous form for the solo sections, which (the ad libs) are collective rather than linear – which is something a lot more new jazz should do but doesn’t. People will cite Metheny or Frisell, but that would be a superficial analysis – I think this has a lot more JD in it than either of those luminaries … I appreciate you sharing it with me. One Love!”

The Carousel

Spaceship Orion

I’ve always counted The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’, 1973 self-titled, first release on A&M Records as a favorite. Some fans have come to know it as the “Quilt” album. The album is a lesson in great writing, spirited playing, soulful singing and at times sheer fun. I wanted to cover a track from the album and the soaring “Spaceship Orion” seemed like an obvious choice to me.

It Got Stuck!

Jon Dalton

Out of the River (feat. Sheila Ellis)

“We always crawl out of the river. We always lay down to breathe.

We always look out on tomorrow. That’s why we can never leave.”

Smile Of The Beyond

This is our take on the Mahavishnu Orchestra classic from 1974. The original is broad sweeping and cinematic with lush orchestration and almost classical soprano vocals. It’s beautiful but obviously we needed to do things a little differently. Featuring singer: Sheila Ellis and a host of other talented people all coming together to help me realize my crazy dream!

TREE TOPS

Recorded in 1991-92, this Treetops EP was a breakthrough release for me. It was my first recorded foray into jazz and came at a time of profound personal upheaval. It was a needed gateway into a new life and a testament to the spirit of friendship. Originally released on tape cassette only, this is the first time it’s been made available in a great many years.

Jon Dalton Group “Imagine” (John Lennon)

Commissioned by The Unity Foundation for the United Nations International Day of Peace 2013.

THE GIFT

WARM GHOSTS (in a) COLD WORLD

Jon Dalton

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