Episodes IV-VI

Rich Pellegrin Quintet

Inspired by a yearlong journey through Europe and North Africa, Seattle pianist Rich Pellegrin's debut record, Three-Part Odyssey, was released in 2011. All About Jazz praised it as being "remarkably original" and a "superb debut." For this second volume of the trilogy, Pellegrin utilizes subtle backbeats and repetitive structures to lay a foundation for his band's hallmark collective sound, creating an album that is a seamless blend of mainstream and avant-garde aesthetic sensibilities.

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Praise for ​Episodes IV-VI

Strikingly original music. . . . Phenomenally sensitive and expressive. . . . A collective sound and spirit permeates the proceedings. . . . Pellegrin is clearly an artist to watch.
     – Earshot Jazz Magazine  
          ​(Andrew Luthringer)

As strong and inventive as any quintet you will hear! . . . The end result is amazing. . . . Some tunes . . . simply take exquisite to the next level.
     – Bop-N-Jazz (★★★★★) included in “Best of 2014”  
         ​(Brent Black)

The same originality, top-level musicianship, and crafty, compelling compositions [as Three-Part Odyssey].
     – All About Jazz (★★★★)
​          (Dan McClenaghan)

One of the most admirable and striking things about Episodes IV-VI is how textures are created and furthered as a group—this is exemplary ensemble playing, pure musical democracy.
     – Columbia Daily Tribune
          ​(Aarik Danielsen)

This is first class sitting down jazz.
     – Midwest Record 
​          (Chris Spector)

Attractive groove . . . lyrical cascades. . . . intriguing themes and variations.
     – Jazz Weekly 
          ​(George W. Harris)

After listening to this program, one does not remember the individual solos as much as the colorful ensemble sound of the group, the suite-like nature of the music, and the constant creativity by the excellent musicians.
     – LA Jazz Scene  
          ​(Scott Yanow)

 Pellegrin’s second album is a masterwork.  This record will certainly make my top 10.
     – KUCI 88.9 FM Irvine, Orange County
          ​(Hobart Taylor)

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