Vic Juris - Night Tripper (1995)

During some of the selections on his SteepleChase CD, guitarist Vic Juris displays an echoey tone reminiscent of John Scofield while on a few other numbers he has a dryer and subtle acoustic sound. Juris' improvising is on a high level, performing "Estate," "Falling in Love With Love," two obscurities, and six group originals (four of which are his) with creativity. His sidemen (pianist Phil Markowitz, bassist Steve LaSpina, and drummer Jeff Hirshfield) are alert and have quick reactions. Two high points are the eccentric "Dekooning" and a tasteful bossa nova rendition of "Estate," numbers that best show off Juris' impressive flexibility. ~ AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow



Track List:
1. I Heard You Cried Last Night (Jerry Kruger, Theodor Grouya) (4:55)
2. Dekooning (Phil Markowitz) (5:47)
3. Liebeslied (Kurt Weil) (8:35)
4. Next Victim (Vic Juris) (5:24)
5. Estate (Bruno Martina) (9:49)
6. Night Tripper (Vic Juris) (4:09)
7. Without You (Steve LaSpina) (6:18)
8. Falling In Love With Love (Richard Rodgers) (7:48)
9. For Harry (Vic Juris) (7:03)
10. Marigold (Vic Juris) (7:10)

Vic Juris: acoustic guitar (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9), electric guitar (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Phil Markowitz: piano
Steve LaSpina: bass
Jeff Hirshfield: drums

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