Greg Chako
A Place for Bass: Chamber Jazz Duets
Greg Chako’s exciting new studio project features amazing arrangements and a diverse approach to creating music that’s especially made to give the bass a place under the spotlight. In fact, the bass playing is particularly outstanding. In most cases, the instrument is the backbone of the rhythm, locking in perfectly with the other elements in order to create a more dynamic approach. However, A Place for Bass: Chamber Jazz Duets also highlights the broad range of the instruments, as bass also provides a lot of melody within the context of these songs.
The sound of this release is sophisticated and extremely nuanced. At the same time, the production brings a very classic tone to the table. At times traditional, at others exciting and colorful, this release tips the hat to chamber jazz and adds a more organic flair to the performance.
As the name suggests, this particular studio work stands as a reminder that there will always be a prominent place for bass in music, whether it is jazz, pop, electronica, or contemporary. The bass is a pillar of amazing sound, and even if some listeners might not pay much attention to it, it is the beating heart and soul of most records. For this reason, it is amazing to hear music highlighting the bass playing without going over the top. The sound is very bass-centric, but at the same time, this is not just a bass virtuoso album. It is simply a collection of great songs showcasing the perks of amazing arrangements and musicianship, and how everything must fall into place.
Ultimately, the musicians involved in the project created a balanced and extremely thoughtful piece of music that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. From sound design to performance value, this release is outstanding and one-of-a-kind.
