All About Jazz Reviews Balance

By Greg | Published: January 30, 2009

You can read All About Jazz’s review of my new album, Balance, here.

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Weekly Alibi Article | V.16 No.50 | December 13 – 19, 2007 | Albuquerque, New Mexico

By Greg | Published: December 13, 2007

Greg Ruggiero’s Balance
Albuquerque native returns to celebrate release of new CD
By Mel Minter

Greg Ruggiero and his guitar

Warm and liquid, the music of jazz guitarist Greg Ruggiero slides into the ear so easily, you don’t notice until it’s already had its way with you. The first signs include a slowing of the breath, a relaxed attentiveness and a heightened awareness of one’s blessings.

With his first CD, Balance (Fresh Sound New Talent), out this year, Ruggiero is establishing himself as a unique voice on the highly competitive New York City scene. On Saturday, Albuquerque fans will get their first chance in months to hear his latest musical developments when the Greg Ruggiero Quartet appears at the Outpost.

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  • Debut Album



    BALANCE

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    The eight original compositions that make up guitarist's Greg Ruggiero's debut recording have a deeply introspective air, with gently rocking rhythms and simply stated melodies that often give the album an instrumental pop feeling. But there's plenty of emotional depth here, too, as Ruggiero quietly draws delicate, ethereal designs with electric and acoustic guitars, levitating on Frank LoCrasto's sympathetic piano and keyboard patterns. Rob Wilkerson's sweet alto saxophone brings the quartet back to earth, while Tommy Crane's drumming supports the melodies and eases them forward.

    —Jazz Times Magazine