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Krush

Niacin

Krush

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Format: CD
Label: Intuition
UPC: 0750447341722
Catnr: INT 34172
Release date: 28 March 2013
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Intuition
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0750447341722
Catalogue number
INT 34172
Release date
28 March 2013

"“ this neofusion is still very energetic, dominated by the snoring of Billy Sheehan ’s bass”"

Le Soir, 19-6-2013
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Bill Sheehan, John Novello and Dennis Chambers took eight years time for their new album, but the wait was worth it. The band name "Niacin" is a pun. Niacin is the scientific term for vitamin B3, which has an important function in metabolism. The Hammond B 3 is also the part of this trio that determines the sound, so they decided to select this name.
The opening piece, which provides the title, also makes it unmistakably clear where the musical journey is going and blows forcefully through your auditory channels. "Krush" is already the eighth recording of the trio and continues the series seamlessly. When three exceptional musicians of this caliber play in one band, you can get the impression of being at a summit meeting of neurotics. But you couldn't be more wrong! The trio has a lot fun playing, and that in complete harmony with one another. You can hear in every piece that the gentlemen really enjoyed themselves during the recording. A real summit meeting that "rocks" in the best sense of the word!
Acht Jahre ließen sich die Herren Bill Sheehan, John Novello und Dennis Chambers für ihr neues Album Zeit, doch das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Der Bandname „Niacin“ ist ein Wortspiel: Niacin ist der wissenschaftliche Begriff für das Vitamin B3, das eine wichtige Funktion innerhalb des Stoffwechsels hat. Die Hammond B 3 ist aber auch der soundbestimmende Part dieses Trios - und so lag es nahe, diesen Namen zu wählen.
Schon das Titel gebende Eröffnungsstück stellt unmissverständlich klar, wohin die musikalische Reise geht und bläst einem die Gehörgänge durch. Chambers druckvolle Drumbeats, Novellos feurig-fauchende Orgel und Bill Sheehans elegante, wieselflinke Basslinien bestimmen den Sound der Band und führen den rockigen Post-Fusion-Sound ins 21ste Jahrhundert. „Krush“ ist bereits die achte Einspielung des Trios und setzt die Reihe nahtlos fort. Wenn drei Ausnahmemusiker dieses Kalibers zusammen in einer Band spielen, kann der Verdacht aufkommen, einem Gipfeltreffen von Profilneurotikern beizuwohnen. Doch weit gefehlt. Das Trio spielt mit hohem Spaßfaktor, wie aus einem Guss. Dass die Herren während der Aufnahmen in bester Spielfreude waren, hört man bei jedem Stück. Ein echtes Gipfeltreffen, das im besten Sinne „rockt“!

E-Bass-Titan Bill Sheehan wurde dem breiten Publikum vor allem mit seiner Band Mr.Big bekannt, doch auch im Studio und als Lehrer ist er ein begehrter Bassist und spielte schon mit Talas, David Lee Roth, Terry Bozio, Glenn Hughes, Steve Vay, Tony McAlpine und vielen weiteren. Bei Bassisten aller Genres gilt er als Referenz, sein Stil und seine Melodik sind einzigartig.

John Novello, der die reiche Tradition der B3 von Jimmy Smith über John Lord bis hin zu Keith Emerson verinnerlicht hat, stellte neben seinen vielfältigen Soloprojekten seine Talente schon Andy Summers, Mark Isham und Chick Corea zur Verfügung. Auch veröffentlichte er zahlreiche Keyboardschulen und komponierte Musik für Kinofilme. Er war es, der 1996 die Band Niacin gründete und fast alle Alben produzierte.

Dennis Chambers, der dritte im Bunde, ist wohl einer der gefragtesten Fusion- und Jazzrockschlagzeuger. Seit seinen ersten Auftritten (mit 18!) bei George Clinton´s Parliament/Funkadelic Band spielte er u.a. mit John Scofield, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Carlos Santana und zahlreichen anderen.

Wie schrieb einst All About Jazz (zum Album "Organik"): "...for those who like it in-your-face, unrepentant, and hyper-kinetic, Niacin is just the ticket." So ist es.

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Niacin

E-bass giant Bill Sheehan became known to a larger audience above all with his band Mr. Big, but he is also a bassist much in demand in studios and as teacher. He has already performed with Talas, David Lee Roth, Terry Bozio, Glenn Hughes, Steve Vay, Tony McAlpine and many more. He is considered a reference among bassists of all genres; his style and melodic character are unique. John Novello, who has internalized the rich tradition of the B3 from Jimmy Smith to John Lord and all the way to Keith Emerson, has already provided his talents to Andy Summers, Mark Isham and Chick Corea in addition to his very varied solo projects. He has also published numerous keyboard textbooks and...
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E-bass giant Bill Sheehan became known to a larger audience above all with his band Mr. Big, but he is also a bassist much in demand in studios and as teacher. He has already performed with Talas, David Lee Roth, Terry Bozio, Glenn Hughes, Steve Vay, Tony McAlpine and many more. He is considered a reference among bassists of all genres; his style and melodic character are unique.
John Novello, who has internalized the rich tradition of the B3 from Jimmy Smith to John Lord and all the way to Keith Emerson, has already provided his talents to Andy Summers, Mark Isham and Chick Corea in addition to his very varied solo projects. He has also published numerous keyboard textbooks and composed music for movies. He was the one who founded the band Niacin in 1996 and has produced almost all their albums.
Dennis Chambers, the third in the group, is certainly one of the fusion and jazz-rock drummers most in demand... His first performances (when he was 18!) were with George Clinton's Parliament/Funkadelic Band, and he has played with John Scofield, Chick Corea, Steely Dan, Carlos Santana and many others.

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“ this neofusion is still very energetic, dominated by the snoring of Billy Sheehan ’s bass”
Le Soir, 19-6-2013

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