Rogers is a superb melodist with a plethora of interesting ideas to share. Michael Brecker's quintet, built around the leader's tenor and Adam Rogers' guitar work.Brecker's choice of guitarist Adam Rogers as his front-line mate, meanwhile, was especially inspired.
Brecker's easy-to-follow constructions to prove that he's ready for the major leagues. He has a great groover's rhythm section, with the drummer Idris Muhammad and the organist Larry Goldings, and the guitarist Adam Rogers is given enough space within Mr. MICHAEL BRECKER QUARTET The influential tenor saxophonist is supporting a new record, ''Time Is of the Essence'' (Verve), and his recent performances have been powerful. "One of the best guitarists of the century" - Dresden Zeitung "(an) exceptional Guitarist." - Bob Blumenthal, Boston Globe
"Intelligent, inventive, technically brilliant, Rogers in now clearly one of the finest guitarists around" - Ray Comiskey, The irish Times "In terms of melodic and rhythmic clarity, Rogers has few peers on the instrument, but his staggering technique is matched by musical sensitivity and a finely honed rapport with his quintet." David R.
He is so impressive of a player-taking his time, riding the beat, building to longish, intricate on the beat phrases…” - Gary Giddins, Village Voice He’s a Guitarist with his own sound, mellow yet aggressive. “(Adam Rogers) debut album, at 36, Art of the Invisible (Criss Cross), is impressive on several counts.
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