Dave Pietro: The Butterfly Effect - COMPACT DISCS

Dave Pietro: The Butterfly Effect - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

The Butterfly Effect

Artist:

Dave Pietro

Label:

Steeplechase

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

716043199525

Genre:

Jazz

Release Date:

2026-01-30

Number of Discs:

1

Following the critical acclaim of The Talisman (SCCD 31955), alto saxophonist Dave Pietro returns with The Butterfly Effect, his second release on SteepleChase-a label that has become a vital platform for his richly inventive voice. A veteran of ensembles led by Maria Schneider, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and Gil Evans, Pietro continues to command attention as a composer and bandleader whose work is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant.Returning collaborators include pianist Gary Versace, whose kaleidoscopic soloing adds depth and color, and bassist Jay Anderson, whose expressive lines anchor the group with elegance. Trumpeter Scott Wendholt and drummer Adam Cruz round out the lineup, each contributing dynamic performances that elevate Pietro's compositions. His writing is marked by intricate counterpoint, unexpected harmonic shifts, and a deep sensitivity to ensemble interplay. Pietro's music balances complexity with clarity. The Butterfly Effect is more than a follow-up-it's a statement of artistic evolution. Where The Talisman introduced Pietro's voice to a broader audience, this new release deepens the narrative, offering a compelling blend of lyrical beauty, structural sophistication, and improvisational fire."Pietro has great chops and a profound imagination, and possesses a warm, accessible, lyrical sound..." (Lee Lowenfish - New York Jazz Newsletter)

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