Pierre Dorge - Soundscapes

Following his highly acclaimed quartet release 'Blui' of 2016, Pierre D�rge surrounds himself with all American colleagues - including trombonist Conrad Herwig, saxophonist Stephen Riley and cornetist Kirk Knuffke - who have a deep understanding of D�rge's unique soundscapes.

To say Pierre D�rge and not to follow it with & New Jungle Orchestra is almost impossible. D�rge created that small big band in 1980, which became a successful and stable vehicle for his adventurous music. They toured all over the world and built an impressive discography along the way. The guitarist/composer/bandleader, however, has never neglected to seek a new palette to draw his music in smaller ensembles.

It's an inspired collection of musicians and all serve the material well, eight songs written by D�rge...When people think of D�rge, they tend to gravitate toward the NJO releases but his small-group recordings provide an excellent alternative and a more expansive picture of this unique guitarist. - Robert Iannapollo, NYC Jazz Record on 'Blui' (SCCD31797)

Personnel: Pierre D�rge (guitar), Kirk Knuffke (cornet), Stephen Riley (tenor saxophone), Conrad Herwig (trombone), Jay Anderson (bass), Adam Nussbaum (drums)