Ben Monder - Excavation flac album

Excavation is an album by guitarist Ben Monder which was recorded in 1999 and first released on the Arabesque label the following year. It was rereleased on Sunnyside Records in 2006. The dreamlike voice of Theo Bleckmann gives the music an almost medieval, spooky quality. The compositions couldn't be more modern, however.

ships out within 4 days. Purchasable with gift card. This album is a fair representation of his style and ability. His technique is beyond anything normal players can hope for. Ben Monder is really pushing the bar of what kindof sounds you can make on a guitar. His knowledge of chords is unbelievable. His music draws from 20th century music and is always exciting.

Ben Monder: Excavation by Phil DiPietro, published on October 1, 2000. Ben Monder has been referred to as a young "unsung hero" or a "new young lion" of jazz guitar, terms which no longer suit him. Not many unsung heroes have a discography as long as your arm, with three records released under their own name (on another, he was co-billed as a leader with vocalist Theo Bleckmann) in the last 5 years.

Excavation is an album by guitarist Ben Monder which was recorded in 1999 and first released on the Arabesque label the following year  . On All About Jazz, Phil DiPietro said "Ben and crew literally unearth layer upon layer of harmonic invention from the tunes and progressions.

Excavation (Ben Monder album). In JazzTimes, Christopher Porter wrote "Guitarist Ben Monder possesses such prodigious technique that songs can run away from him as he restlessly crams in every chordal variation. And this is mostly a very good thing, especially on Excavation. All compositions by Ben Monder except where noted. Luteous Pangolin" – 5:50.

Exclusive discount for Prime members. Sample this album Artist (Sample). Ben Monder is one of the most esteemed of the new generation of incredible jazz guitarists. His style is to create a haunting atmosphere through considerable repetition (with variations) of a quirky but hypnotic figure, and then to use that as a platform for wild improvisation.

Artist: Ben Monder Album: Excavation Genre: Avant-Garde Jazz Released: 2000 Quality: FLAC (image+. cue) Tracklist: mistral 9:09. luteous pangolin 5:50. And at 38, especially in this field of endeavor, Ben cannot longer be considered a youngster (although I must admit, his physical appearance belies his years).

Ben Monder ‎– Excavation. Label: Sunnyside ‎– SSC 1157. Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered.