Starting last winter, and continuing into this summer, I've had the pleasure of playing on a regular basis with drummer Eliot Zigmund. Eliot has toured with some of my all-time heroes, including Bill Evans, Jim Hall and Stan Getz, and it has been such a learning experience interacting with him and becoming more familiar with his drumming. Eliot has a feel that is so open and spacious, yet so supportive at the same time. It makes improvising effortless, because there is a steady stream of fresh ideas coming at me, and because the groove always feel amazing.
Recently, I also had the pleasure of recording a few demo tracks with Eliot and a great bass player named Curtis Ostle. I will post one or two tracks soon, so keep on the lookout for that!
For those of you who don't know Eliot's playing, my favorite album that he has recorded on is Bill Evans' "You Must Believe In Spring." Every track is a masterpiece, but my personal favorites are the first track (B-minor Waltz) and the third track (Gary's Theme). Definitely check it out.
For those of you who don't know Eliot's playing, my favorite album that he has recorded on is Bill Evans' "You Must Believe In Spring." Every track is a masterpiece, but my personal favorites are the first track (B-minor Waltz) and the third track (Gary's Theme). Definitely check it out.
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