All About Jazz Reviews Balance

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

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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  • New Album



    My Little One

    Much of the music on “My Little One” was inspired by my love for the classic recordings of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Billy Holiday, and Frank Sinatra. The songs are nostalgic in nature and may recall the feeling of classic standards, yet still have a modern aesthetic in approach. In creating this atmosphere, the band is made up of a wonderful group of musicians. The record features a Portuguese vocalist, Luisa Sobral; drummer, Dan Reiser; bassist, Gary Wang; and Pete Rende plays on a multitude of keyboard instruments.