Connecticut-based Michael Musillami is a guitarist firmly rooted in the modern post-Coltrane jazz tradition but not above applying a rock-ish tone and aggression at times to good effect, as heard on the title track to From Seeds. His early work with the late saxophonist Thomas Chapin is worth seeking out but he really came into his own around 2000 when he formed a trio with bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller.
Seeds album for sale by Gallagher & Lyle was released May 06, 2016 on the Imports label. Gallagher & Lyle beef up their folk-based sound from previous albums on this recording produced by Glyn Johns. Seeds buy CD music The duo adds several uptempo cuts in a more rock-oriented vein, using saxophone on the opening and most rock-oriented cut, "Country Morning." Seeds songs Harmonicas add energy to the second song, the uptempo "A Misspent Youth," one of several songs with a social edge. Seeds album for sale Both Gallagher and Lyle have thin voices, but on songs which have an edge of melancholy, such as "Remember Then," and "The Clearings," (two of the outstanding tracks) the voice quality lends itself to good effect.