Discern
Artie Roth Quartet, 2015
Artie Roth: Acoustic bass/ compositions
Mike Filice: Tenor and Soprano Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Geoff Young: Electric Guitar and effects
Anthony Michelli: Drums and Percussion
All Compositions SOCAN
Recorded at Grant Ave. Studio, Hamilton, Canada 2015
Produced by Artie Roth and Roman Klun
Engineered and mixed by Roman klun
“steeped in the harmonic and rhythmic language of contemporary jazz while retaining a strong melodicism.…a beautifully played and produced recording that is a pleasure to listen to”
— Ted Quinlan, The Whole Note
“His compositions blend rock, funk and avant-garde harmonies and melodies with jazz forms and rhythms, and he’s influenced by everyone from Miles Davis to Stravinsky to Leonard Cohen to Pearl Jam.”
— Peter Hum, The Ottawa Citizen
“Evocative, highly emotional, abstract and yet completely accessible, intense without becoming overbearing, Discern creates a distinct atmosphere, enveloping and submerging the listener. Just about a perfect record.”
— Bud Kopman, All About Jazz