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Tim Ziesmer

New York downtown jazz guitarist/composer. First CD, Transmissions released on NCMEAST records in 2002. Performed in and around the New York area at venues such as Knitting Factory, Cornelia St. Cafe, Barbes,Tea Lounge and CBGB's. Tims main project over the past few years has been his band, Ampersand, featuring Drew Gress bass, Take Toriyama drums, and Chris Speed tenor saxophone. The recently completed Ampersand CD will be out soon...

Tim Ziesmer Trio: Transmissions

Read "Transmissions" reviewed by Farrell Lowe

by Farrell Lowe
March 16, 2003

Transmissions instantly conveys a lyrical sense of warmth. Guitarist, composer, and group leader Tim Ziesmer harkens from the timbral school of Pat Metheny and former teacher Mick Goodrick. Indeed, his shimmering bell-like tone clusters and melodic sophistication suggest that he paid attention in class. Bassist Drew Gress and drummer Brook Martinez help make this trio come alive with their highly interactive and empathic contributions. Gress has played on more records than you can shake a stick at, and he still ...