Search - Billy Martin, John Medeski :: Mago

"John Medeski(is an) organist extraordinaire." - NPR "With a steady base as one-third of the renowned experimental jazz trio Medeski, Martin and Wood, drummer Billy Martin has become one of the most forward-thinking, innovative, and influential percussionists in the music world." - All Music Guide "Call us crazy, but MMW may be one of the great untapped resources in hip-hop. They develop ideas coolly and carefully, have an incredible sense of space, and when they improvise-with Medeski's keys skipping and dancing flirtatiously through Martin drums and Wood's elastic low-end--they do so together, pushing and teasing each other's solos rather than merely framing them." - Associated Press "Medeski, Martin and Wood presents the possibilities of jazz to a generation familiar with the iPod, text messaging, and dubs. While traditionalists minimalize their musical merit, it remains difficult to ignore the trio's profound connection with contemporary culture." - All About Jazz "MMW choose their ingredients carefully, having honed their search-and-deconstruct techniques to razor sharpness. The resultant...flavors-complicated, spicy, sweet, and sour-offer much to savor." - Rolling Stone John Medeski and Billy Martin started their historic musical partnership over fifteen years ago when Martin invited Medeski to come to his Brooklyn loft studio and play duets. This session resulted in the formation of Medeski Martin and Wood in 1991. But, the two never forgot that initial two-hour jam session, and discussed making a duet record in the future. This is their first duet album together, and Medeski uses the Hammond B3 foot pedals as bass accompaniment to their unique, soulful groove inventions. This album contains several hooky funk tracks and a few intense exploratory improvisations that will blow anyone's socks off.