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Logic's 4th cd ‘The Hierarchy’ features 9 brand new tracks composed by saxophonist Tim Wilson and guitarist Glenn Cannon. The recording also features Ben Vanderwal on drums, bass virtuoso Dane Alderson, and special guest, trumpeter Dan Beasy on 3 tracks.
The Hierarchy
Logic
4 and ½ stars (out of six)
With Logic’s fourth release, The Hierarchy sees this ensemble maturing into an even more excellent group. As with the previous albums, the distinct compositional skills of Glen Cannon and Tim Wilson rule the roost, but there is a change in the air here with WA bassist Dane Alderson putting his hand to the rhythm section plough. Coupled with Ben Vanderwal, the 2 make a fine show of it! Check out the bass and drums intro to the title track for confirmation. Vanderwal’s drumming here brings a very Keith Carlock-like quality to many of these tunes, but certainly not in a merely emulative way. Ben’s voice is much stronger here than on 2008’s Native Strut, which saw him take over the drum chair from Darryn Farrugia and it’s obvious that he “owns” his place with much more confidence. The Hierarchy is undoubtedly the best release from this group to date. Also of note, these guys have filmed a show at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club in Melbourne, which should hopefully be released on DVD sometime in the not too distant future.
-Trent Bryson-Dean, Drum Scene Magazine, Australia, January 2011
"...profound solos"
- John McBeath, The Weekend Australian, Australia, 2010
'NATIVE STRUT' [ 2008 ]
glenn cannon : guitar
tim wilson : saxophones
ben vanderwal: drums
gavin pearce: bass
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Native Strut features 9 original compositions by Glenn and Tim which stem from from diverse musical influences, including New York style jazz/fusion, drum ‘n’ bass, Latin, classical, folk and pop music.
"great, fiery new territory" - Drum Scene Magazine, July 2008
"(Native Strut) occupies the gossamer ground between complexity and accessibility while maintaining musical integrity"
"rocket trajectory soprano saxophone solo" - The Weekend Australian 26 July 2008, John McBeath
crammed with nifty compositional devices, and crisp playing - The SYNEY MORNING HERALD, OCT 2008, John SHAND
"Their music grows on you." - Cadence Magazine, NY, Oct 2008
'THE WAITING GAME'[ 2004 ]
glenn cannon : guitar
tim wilson : saxophones
darryn farrugia : drums
craig newman : bass
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Logic? proudly announces the release of it's second album 'The Waiting Game'. This new release showcases the ensemble's diverse musical influences, and their evolving group concept. Whilst maintaining a focus on developing a fresh, contemporary sound, the group also prides itself on preserving the spontaneous and interactive approach of the jazz tradition.
The 7 tracks presented on 'The Waiting Game' represent a variety of different styles, and contrast from compositions based on complex rhythmic and harmonic patterns, to simple grooves. 6 of the tracks are originals, with the only cover being an extended arrangement of the Dizzy Gillespie classic, 'A Night in Tunisia'.
'LOGIC?' [ 2001 ]
glenn cannon : guitar
tim wilson : saxophones
darryn farrugia : drums
craig newman : bass
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This debut release from LOGIC? features 9 tracks including 7 original compositions, plus arrangements of Norwegian Wood and Giant Steps. The album was recorded at 'The Shed Studio' by John Castle in July 2001.
Jazzlive Magazine, Josef Muska - July 2002 GERMANY"..tasteful original compositions…….excellent solos…." Jazz Dimensions (Germany), Car ina Prange, July 2002 'This album is simply beautiful'
Cadence Magazine, New Yor k, Jan 2003"The musicians are accomplished, and Glenn Cannon's bell like guitar
tone meshes tightly with Tim Wilson's tenor to create a smooth unified sound………."
