Elewout De Raad Project - The Cross

Genre:  Jazz Fusion

Review:  If Hollands’s own guitarist got comments on his report cards, they were probably along the lines of: “Plays well with others.” With The Cross, Elewout has proven that he has ‘big ears’.

Jorrit and Hendrik afford ample room for dialogue, to which Elewout responds with running commentary, blurring and blending the traditional division of labor between bassist and drummer.  Elewout is fiery in his solo spots, tipping the time to create forward momentum.

On this debut the leader embodies fusion, a vision of collaboration and egalitarianism, where the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts.

Tracklisting:  Mamaloe; Precious; Inspiration; Down Deep; The Cross.

Personnel:   Elewout De Raad – Guitar; Jorrit Godeke – Bass; Hendrik Mulder – Drums.

For fans of:  Bill Connors, Allan Holdsworth.

Running time:  38:50