Alex Skolnick Trio

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Alex Skolnick Trio is a jazz trio led by guitarist Alex Skolnick, noted for jazz and jazz-funk reinterpretations of rock and metal classics. Reviewed records feature bassist John Davis and drummer Matt Zebroski as the supporting rhythm section.

Alex Skolnick is an American guitarist who moved from playing thrash metal with the band Testament to study and perform jazz; the Alex Skolnick Trio records jazz interpretations of rock and metal songs and original compositions.

Two reviews praise Alex Skolnick's transition from thrash metal to jazz, highlighting imaginative reinterpretations of rock/metal songs and strong trio interplay. Reviewers note tasteful compositions, soulful guitar phrasing, and effective use of backing musicians John Davis (bass) and Matt Zebroski (drums). Albums discussed include Goodbye To Romance and Last Day in Paradise.

For:Jazz listeners, guitar aficionados, and fans of rock/metal curious about jazz reinterpretations.

Forget the furious riffs of thrash and the hard and aggressive sounds of metal, Skolnick gives his guitar a soul and personality, his touch is recognizable, his imagination is unstoppable, and his phrasing abandons all stereotypes.
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A lovely lesson in open-mindedness in a musical world already too afflicted by sectarianism, feuds, and mutual deceit.
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