More Reviews in for John O'Gallagher's WWR Release from The Blue Moment, O's Place, Steptempest, Mention in Modern Drummer

4th July 2013: More Reviews in for John O’Gallagher’s WWR Release from The Blue Moment, O’s Place, Steptempest, Mention in Modern Drummer

More reviews and mentions in today for our latest release by leading New York saxophonist John O’Gallagher. The Anton Webern Project has created a storm of positive reviews, with more from The Blue Moment, O’s Place, Step Tempest plus a mention in Modern Drummer.

The Blue Moment affirm: “I can personally testify that you don’t need an intimate familiarity with the Webern compositions on which these eight pieces are based, or even with dodecaphony in general, in order to enjoy a very stimulating experience..” and “..the music is intense and highly detailed, but it never sounds overwritten or corsetted” continuing to say that “..The essential spontaneity of jazz pervades this music — which, given the degree of preparation involved, is quite an achievement.”

Step Tempest says “The Anton Webern Project will appeal to listeners who enjoy creative challenges, music that hits hard with excellent arrangements and feisty musicianship.”

Below is an excerpt from O’s Place:

“Saxophonist John O’Gallagher pays homage to Anton Webern; a classical Austrian composer known for his twelve-tone techniques and contributions to total serialism. He gets help from a strong team including Mat Moran (vibes), Tyshawn Sorey (d) and Pete McCann (g). O’Gallagher takes on the task of transforming Webern’s pieces to jazz. It comes across as modern jazz/jazz-fusion with the overall spirit of free jazz. Margaret Grebowicz adds vocals, notably on “Seventh Ring.”

To purchase this unique release, please visit the album page.