Zermos

Zermos: The Last Night of August

by Brad Glanden
January 28, 2007

August 31, 2006: Taking the concept of the impromptu recording session to an illogical extreme, pianist David Minnick summons pals Gary Robertson (alto sax) and Ryan Enderle (bass) to an “undisclosed location," where they shut off the lights and proceed to improvise. Playing together for the very first time, Zermos struggles to find meaning in the darkness; instinct doesn't always lead them down convergent paths, but The Last Night of August is still an interesting and worthwhile journey to follow. ...