Peter Brendler / Message In Motion

Bassist Peter Brendler keeps moving forward and encourages everyone to open their ears and listen to the "Message In Motion.” This exciting chord-less quartet date includes front line performances by saxophonist Rich Perry and trumpeter Peter Evans. Both musicians move freely over the joyful combination of Brendler's solid harmonic foundation and the subtle metrics of drummer Vinnie Sperrazza. The album features several of Brendler's original compositions and is additionally highlighted by the contributions of special guest guitarist Ben Monder, who brings his unique approach to his instrument into the mix on four tracks. Featuring a delicate balance of modernity and nontraditional aesthetics, the music of "Message In Motion” remains insightfully straight forward, refreshingly melodic, and is certain to evoke a wide assortment of bright moments in the ears of discerning jazz fans everywhere.