Spiegel, Russ
Ruzztone Music, 2025, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 31.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Veteran New York City-based guitarist Russ Spiegel leads an organ trio with Jim Gasior (p, organ), and Lucas Apostoleris (d) on Nitty Gritty, his latest album. Russ shines on classics like “Norwegian Wood”, “Besame Mucho”, and the blues take of “Four Brothers”. Guests Tim Armacost (t-sax) and Kurt Hengsterbeck (b) add depth and passion to the session notably on “A Man And A Woman” and “Epic”.
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music