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by Todd S. Jenkins
Once Through is a tight, artistically insightful New England combo led by reedman Dan Moretti. A Berklee prof and former sideman with Aretha Franklin, James Moody, Dave Liebman and Tony Bennett, Moretti puts his jazz/pop pedigree to good use on this collection of superbly interpreted selections.
Moretti is in fine company here, the empathy between players resonating deeply on each tune. Guitarist Bruce Bartlett appears only on four of the nine tracks. His blues-inflected grooves add a powerful drive to ...
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by Jim Santella
Here’s a band that looks to the future while keeping its feet rooted in the present. Modern mainstream jazz should always prove exciting, introduce fresh ideas, and never lose sight of the tradition. Once Through does all that with superb musicianship from each of its four artists.
Tenor saxophonist Dan Moretti leads the session. Bassist Marty Ballou and guitarist Bruce Bartlett join him with interwoven harmonic lines at various points. Ballou stretches out frequently with lyrical solo spots. While it’s ...
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