Merella/Melton/Judy/Goodrich

Merella/Melton/Judy/Goodrich: Garage Concr

by Frank Rubolino
October 11, 2003

The quartet of percussionist Mark Merella, bassist Larry Melton, pianist Ned Judy, and guitarist David Goodrich communicates on a spiritualized level on these two releases from the Snack label. Their music ranges from ethereal to earthy, and it finds sonic haven on both ends of that wide otic spectrum.

The two discs crystallize through the amalgamation of diverse cycles beginning with the Bitches Brew transfusion, broadening into the world music arena, and expanding in scope to encompass the noise jazz ...