MARK NOMAD INSTRUMENTALITY 12-SONG CD
• FLYING
• THE JOURNEY
• CODE OF DHARMA
• THE WAITING
• DADGAD
• SUITE FREEDOM
• KICKSTAND
• THE FRIZ
• JOYCE’S JAZZ
• PROVOCATIVE OCTAVES
• SUN WORLDS, MOON WORLDS • LIFELINE
On Western Massachusetts based bluesman Mark Nomad’s new album, Instrumentality, the masterful six stringer puts his chops front and center with a blazing offering of slick slide guitar work, blazing single note runs and searing instrumental guitar melodies. Throughout, Nomad entertains with his tactful fretboard pyrotechnics and compositional prowess. Joined by a handful of lifelong musical friends in saxophonist Doug Jones, guitarist John Frisell, bassists Jerry Ellis, Peter King, Mark Couture & Joe Macaluso and drummers Billy Klock, Dale Monette, Bernie Palka and Ron Cataldi, these players help Nomad realize a life long dedication to his guitar craft. Best tracks: the beautifully executed gem (unearthed from 1986) “Flying,” the moody slide guitar workout of “The Journey” (1997), the ethereal magic of “Code of Dharma,” the sweet magnificence of “Suite Freedom” (2007), the high-steppin’ swing of “Kickstand,” and the Hendrixian infused “Sun Worlds, Moon Worlds.” Good stuff. Saverio Maulucci would beproud! [B.M.O.]Contact– www.marknomad.com
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