Reviews – Shot X Shot
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Source: WNUR pick of the week April 2006
Pick of the Week: This is a remarkable album and a rare event in that we hardly ever see a debut recording… The interplay between musicians can be so beautifully layered one doesn’t know what to listen to first. The playing itself is truly experimental as Shot x Shot doesn’t fall into any of the neatly organized categories for modern jazz. Part of the reason is that it doesn’t follow closely to a particular aesthetic. Shot x Shot’s emphasis on ambiance and texture draws it closer to post-rock while its instrumentation and emphasis on improvisation puts it squarely in the jazz/free improv camp… Shot x Shot’s debut represents a meaningful step forward in jazz’s evolution.