Kruk, Jason
SunGoose, 2026, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 32.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 75
O’s Notes: Drummer, composer Jason Kruk started on sax before finding his true calling on the drums. He’s a man who defies genres incorporating elements of funk, rock, R&B, and jazz in his playbook. He’s recovered from drugs and homelessness to find a purpose in religion. Equally important he’s evolved as a man, husband, father and stellar band leader. For Beyond The Veil, Kruk leads 3 bands: two trios with bassist Fima Ephron and either Adam Rogers or Wayne Krantz playing guitar. The 3rd unit is a quintet with Bob Lanzetti (g), Brian Donohoe (t-sax), Mike League (b), and Art Hirahara (p). Kruk composed all the music, and it rocks on “The Eagle” and “The Man” with Krantz. They lean toward peaceful fusion on “Dad”, energetic fusion on “Wind”, and get funky on “Awakening” and “The Lion”.
Publicist: Jazz Promo Services
