Groundswell (Moonjune Records MJR066-L, 2014)
Seattle-based Moraine is currently one of the leading instrumental jazz-rock outfits in the United States. Their latest album, Groundswell, presents a set of heavy slow tempo structured pieces mixed with improvisatory explorations.
Moraine revolves around the sounds of the baritone saxophone, violin and guitar. The pieces on Groundswell include pieces written by composers Daniel Barry and Jon Davis.
Guitarist Dennis Rea leads the band. Members include Alicia DeJoie on electric violin, James DeJoie on woodwinds, Kevin Millard on stick bass, and new drummer Tom Zgonc.
Groundswell will appeal to fans of King Crimson, Frank Zappa and avant-garde jazz.