Kirk Knuffke, Art Bailey, Michael Bisio, Michael Wimberly
“Bisio
takes a prominent role, guiding and directing the ensemble from behind
his bass, and laying down sturdy contrapuntal commentary. His speech
like inflections are noteworthy during his wiry fast fingered solo
passage on "Henry's Theme" and also in his lyric intro to the
attractive mid tempo ballad "I Want To Do To You What Spring Does To
Cherry Trees." John Sharpe
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And on Jazz Word - jazzword.com/one-review/?id=128977
“I Want to Do to You What Spring Does to Cherry Trees” is one of the
most purely lovely pieces of music in recent memory." - Phil Freeman,
NYCJR (Jan. 2016)
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" les éléments constitutifs de cette musique circulent de bon gré dans
l’atmosphère, tels des abeilles esquissant un délicat ballet de fleur
en fleur, dans un bocage dont l’enivrante abondance s’étend jusqu’à
l’horizon."
"The elements of this music willingly navigate the atmosphere, such
as bees sketching a delicate ballet from flower to flower, in a
grove which intoxicating abundance extends to the farthest reachings
of the horizon. " - David Cristol, Improjazz
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“Bisio’s never been
bashful about bringing his bass to virtually any party, be it solo,
ensemble or orchestra. Engaging musical possibilities trump
technical and logistical challenges throughout his lengthy list of
previous projects.”- Derek Taylor
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"There's much to listen for on "Accortet" - the sound quality is
excellent (kudos to Jim Clouse of Park West Studio in Brooklyn, NY),
the compositions are thoughtful, and the musicianship
unbeatable. Kurt Knuffke continues to impress in every setting
he plays in and Art Bailey's musical palette shows how he continues
to expand the vocabulary of the accordion. And the rhythm section
keeps the music moving while being melodic and adding so many
colors. Michael Bisio's music continues to evolve while
continuing to challenge and reward the avid listener. " - Richard
Gamins
steptempest.blogspot.com/2016/01/uncertainty-soars-accortet-plays-bisio.html
Best
of 2015 Lists
"This might
be Michael Bisio's finest moment, it will be difficult to do any
better." - Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG
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"Whether navigating the
glacially-paced contours of "Henry's Theme" or blazing through the
quicksilver tempo changes of "Giant Chase," Bisio and company invest
the proceedings with keen invention, using a bracing combination of
adventurous textural gambits, dynamic group interplay and
old-fashioned swing. A most unanticipated release, Accortet
truly embodies what venerated jazz critic Whitney Balliett called "the
sound of surprise."
allaboutjazz.com/accortet-michael-bisio-relative-pitch-records-review-by-troy-collins.php
"The unique sound of the accordion
is more than a hook, it interlocks naturally and in a casual manner
with the bassist's concept to make this a complete statement."
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"And then the way the foursome
work together collectively and individually is something to hear.
There is inspired lucidity in the improvisational interactions.
Knuffke gives us some of his best work, Bailey is terrific, Wimberly
does everything right and of course Michael comes through with some of
his most varied and eloquent playing, channeling everything into a
Bisionian expression. You can listen to what he does alone with great
profit. But of course it is in the end the totality which excels, the
combination of great tunes and great playing." gapplegateguitar.blogspot.com/2015/08/michael-bisio-accortet.html
"In short, it's the interaction
among the players using paths least taken that bring life to Bisio's
compositions, no matter how structured or loose those songs are. Like
everything else Michael Bisio is involved with, empathy is a key
element in making it all work. I like the sound of accordion (and
cornet) in jazz very much, but Accortet
is much more than just putting together slightly odd combination of
instruments. The guys playing those instruments flat out thrive in
unusual settings and while they often stretch out, they never lose
their grip on tradition." S.Victor
Aaron
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"L'interazione fra i musicisti,
qui come altrove nell'intero disco, rende le composizioni di Bisio
vive, cariche di un'urgenza espressiva che si realizza nell?immediato."
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"Quickly
the flame turns blue - concentrated and cooking."
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