REVIEW

The Road Begins Here
Matt Jorgensen+451
Origin Arts

By John Raush

The title of this CD has special meaning, as it is drummer Matt Jorgensen's debut recording as leader of his own group. Jorgensen, who is also composer of two of the seven tracks on this CD, is touted in the liner notes as one of the "new breed who are intensifying the great truths of modern jazz with the visceral directions of popular music."

He is joined on this album by three able colleagues-Rob Davis on tenor sax, Phil Sparks on bass, and Mark Seales on electric piano. Jorgensen plays with the conviction of someone who is secure in his own musical instincts, and the technical mastery of his instrument is never in doubt. With such an impressive debut, one would like to follow wherever the road eventually leads this talented musician.