The Fonda/Stevens Group
«Parallel Lines»

• Herb Robertson - trumpet
• Mark Whitecage - alto saxophone
• Michael Jefry Stevens - piano
• Joe Fonda - double bass
• Harvey Sorgen - drums

1. Parallel Lines   sample
2. What Do You Think
3. Waltz   sample
4. Quindutrilo
5. Quintalogue I
6. Quintalogue II
7. Wild Thing
8. Sadness of the Madness
9. Birdtalk   sample

CD Reviews

• Scott Yanow for All Music Guide

Scott Yanow for All Music Guide

The adventurous music on this set, all group originals, is played by five talented if underrated musicians. The performances are mostly fairly concise (other than two numbers that are over ten minutes apiece) with the musicians getting to the point quickly. The improvisations are fairly free (particularly the colorful ones by trumpeter Herb Robertson and saxophonist Mark Whitecage) while relating to each piece's original mood. The rhythm section is spontaneous yet often quite tight and the communication between the five players is always impressive. Although a bit esoteric in spots, this CD grows in interest with each listen.

Reprinted with permission. Copyright © 2006 All Media Guide, LLC and Scott Yanow.
Source: Z95-3

CD Reviews

All reviews written by Scott Yanow:

1. Katie Bull: Love Spook
2. Fonda/Stevens Group: Parallel Lines
3. Conference Call: Spirals • The Berlin Concert
4. Anthony Braxton: Charlie Parker Project