By Chris Baber, Jazz Views You might, like me, have first come across Zac Brock in his time with Snarky Puppy, especially on their ‘Culcha Vulcha’ album. On this new album with his trio partners, Brock’s violin has, at times, the feel of a fiddle in folk tunes; rich with harmonics and layered tones that create … Read More
Morton Shlabotnik, Shepherd Express The lineup is not unheard of but remains unusual: a jazz trio consisting of violin, bass and drums. But calling Wonderment a jazz album doesn’t entirely define it. Violinist Zach Brock takes the lead, defining the melodies as Matt Ulery maintains thrumming bass lines and Jon Deitemyer tictocs on drums. Surprises … Read More
Dave Sumner, Bandcamp Zach Brock/Matt Ulery/Jon Deitemyer Wonderment This may be their first official release as a trio, but the collaborations between bassist Matt Ulery, drummer Jon Deitemyer, and violinist Zach Brock have a rich history, resulting in some of the most compelling music of the new century. Where each contributed a guiding hand to large ensemble … Read More
By: Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz A bold, enticing recording, Wonderment vividly captures all the energy and creative frisson that seems to stream endlessly from three of modern music’s leading creators, Grammy-winning violinist Zack Brock, in-demand bassist and Woolgathering Records founder Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitmeyer. Read more here.
By: Ron Schepper, Textura Wonderment is the debut trio album from violinist Zach Brock, double bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitemyer, but the performances are as locked-in as one would expect from musicians who’ve played together for almost fifteen years. Their casual monthly sessions in Chicago developed into local gigs plus a deepening musical connection … Read More
by Hrayr Attarian, Chicago Jazz Magazine The stimulating Wonderment is a truly collective effort by three intrepid musicians: violinist Zach Brock, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitemyer. Each is an innovative composer and a brilliant improviser in his own right; together they have created a captivating work that showcases their individualities yet remains seamlessly … Read More
Matt Micucci, Jazziz Violinist Zach Brock, bassist Matt Ulery and drummer Jon Deitemyer first played together in Chicago in 2005. Despite their almost 15-year musical relationship, they had only ever recorded one track as a trio – on Ulery’s 2014 LP In the Ivory – until now. Wonderment marks the debut full-length album of Brock, Ulery and Deitemyer … Read More
By: Bass Magazine For violinist Zach Brock, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitemyer, their debut trio album Wonderment is very much a realization of separate musical journeys coalescing into one undeniably personal statement. Due to be released on July 16th on Ulery’s Woolgathering Records, Wondermentfeatures original compositions from all three members for this unique violin/bass/drum trio. The group’s almost fifteen-year musical relationship culminates … Read More
Woolgathering Records Proudly Presents the Debut Collaborative Album from Chicago Powerhouse Trio: Zach Brock, Matt Ulery & Jon Deitemyer Due Out July 16, 2019 For violinist Zach Brock, bassist Matt Ulery, and drummer Jon Deitemyer, their debut trio album Wonderment is very much a realization of separate musical journeys coalescing into one undeniably personal statement. … Read More
