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West of Middle

by Steve Cardenas

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Burt 05:13
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Roundcup 04:58
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Blue Streak 04:27
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Spindle 05:04
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Drifter 03:49
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RR 03:10
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Backroad 05:35

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Guitarist Steve Cardenas has been at the forefront of the New York City jazz scene for years. But for all his time out East, he hasn’t forgotten his Midwest roots.West Of Middle presents Cardenas, along with his excellent rhythm section of bassist Ben Allison and drummer Rudy Royston, on his own expansive tunes that bridge the genres of jazz and roots rock.
Cardenas’ twangy and singing guitar lines – which combines Pat Metheny’s heartland warmth, John Scofield’s bite, and Jim Hall’s improvisational fluency, are sumptuously supported by bassist Ben Allison and drummer Rudy Royston on the CD’s nine diverse tracks. Save for Cardenas’ peppery, Latin-rock take on Keith Jarrett’s “Blue Streak,” all of the selections are Cardenas compositions.
“Burt” and “Backroad” open and close the CD with finessed, funky grooves that would be at home on the iPod or at the rodeo, contrasted by the almost Ornette Coleman-esque freedom of “Roundup” and the interactive rhythm games of “RR.” “The Horse You Rode In On” is a waltzy number suited for open sky nights and the title track is a pleasing ditty that would be welcome in any American garage. The loneliness of the wanderer is achingly echoed on the ballad “Drifter,” and “Spindle” also displays a vulnerable ballad form, kept adrift by a soft backbeat.

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released May 25, 2010

Steve Cardenas - guitar
Ben Allison - acoustic bass
Rudy Royston - drums

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Steve Cardenas New York, New York

Guitarist Steve Cardenas began his musical career in Kansas City and has been an integral part of the New York City jazz community since 1995.

Steve has performed and recorded with many well-known and highly esteemed musicians, including Paul Motian, Charlie Haden and Ben Allison.
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