
Rainbow Gravity
Release Date: August 1, 2018
Label: Planet Arts Records
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SETH ROGOVOY
CHRONOGRAM
"It immediately puts one in mind of the "jazz-rock" of the early 1970s, a genre that connected the dots between Miles Davis and Steely Dan—no surprise, given the presence here of Davis bandmate Jack DeJohnette and Dan pianist Warren Bernhardt. To call it "fusion" is to diminish the deep roots the music and players have planted in bop, funk, and Latin music. But it sure does rock, too." Read the full review here.
DEE DEE MCNEIL
MUSICAL MEMOIRS
"Here is a production of pure funk and contemporary musicality played by some of the top modern jazz players in the business." Read the full review here.
MIDWEST RECORD
"...this sets scores well as a funky fusion date powered by a slew of pros you know you already trust." Read the full review here.
LEONID AUSKERN
JAZZ QUAD
"It's hard not to admire Petito's free improvisations, and the subtlety and sensitivity of his partner [Jack DeJohnette on drums], instantly responding to every movement of Scott and, in turn, imperiously captivating his playing on the drums." Read the full Russian review here.
MATT MICUCCI
JAZZIZ
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DANIELE CAMERLENGO
SUONO
"Thanks to their amazing creativity the talented multi-instrumentalist has written and arranged a collection of nine original compositions mixing modern jazz, R & B, funk and South American styles." Read the full Italian review here.
KEVIN JOHNSON
NO TREBLE
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JULIEN FERTÉ
MUZIQ (FRANCE)
"Fusion with a capital F." Read the full review here.
RON SCHEPPER
TEXTURA
"The ten pieces, nine originals by the leader plus the Bley cover, are first and foremost ensemble performances, though they also include many opportunities for individual players to shine." Read the full review here.
SEBASTIAN MANIURA
LONDON JAZZ NEWS
"...the album is not just a conduit for bass brilliance. Instead, Petito has brought together these world-class musicians for a really creative project." Read the full review here.
DRUMHEAD MAGAZINE
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MICHAEL J. WEST
JAZZTIMES
"While the chops are indeed fearsome, however, the album turns out surprisingly tight, thanks in no small part to Petito's writing." Read the full review here.
GEORGE HARRIS
JAZZ WEEKLY
"The progressive vibe of fusion never sounded better as bassist/producer Scott Petito brings together a set of all stars for ten swinging beauties." Read the full review here.
ANDY ROBSON
JAZZWISE
"You can't deny Petito his passion for all things 1970s on this jazz fusion retro fest." Read the full review here.