Reviewed by Eric Saeger
Puttering, burning and filibustering from the Philly-based jazz guitarist. Somewhat typical example of this sort, power trio setup as jazz outfit, with Butrey switching deftly enough from Carlos Santana doodling to flamenco-plucking, then over to di Meola Weather Channel stuff, but the goal appears to be self-fulfillment over resumé, particularly when, out of nowhere, Butrey pegs the brightness and explores a Pearl Jam-sounding workout on ‘Toast With A Ghost’. His modal sense is courageous and well-taught, but the experiments don’t get so out of hand that there’s anything to be ashamed of. Bassist Clifton Kellem, meanwhile, is a revelation, tabling some really tasty high-end Jaco Pastorius moves on the title track.
Grade: B
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFfuGHBuXHU
