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Posted on Tue, Apr. 10, 2007

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Local CD pick: Travis Larson Band, "Rate of Change"

By Patrick S. Pemberton
ppemberton@thetribunenews.com

n order to pull off the power trio thing, all three band members need to be stellar. Not only are all the members of the TLB solid musicians, but a decade of playing together had made them permanently in sync.

While usually known for a progressive rock style, TLB’s latest is a fusion of rock and modern guitar jazz. Bassist Jennifer Young’s slapping sets the stage on the opening track, and Larson’s jazzy lead takes over from there. Larson, a local guitar virtuoso, used old-school tube amps for a warmer, heavier guitar sound. And there are few effects, offering a more down-to-basics approach. At the same time, it’s a heavily produced CD with some songs featuring as many as 16 tracks for drums alone.

TLB usually appeals to mostly serious guitar heads, but this CD’s jazz efforts could expand their base.

 

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