Episodes IV - VI - RICH PELLEGRIN

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)

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)

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)

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

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

Three Part Odyssey →

“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, review of Episodes IV-VI

Episodes IV-VI

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, review of Episodes IV-VI

Praise for Episodes IV-VI