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Quotes For 'The Art of Living Dangerously':
"...the band gets into some smoking grooves, and their interplay is nothing short of amazing. As live albums go this one truly captures the freewheeling and adventurous spirit of one of the best fusion bands operating today.
David Ashcraft, Exposé magazine
"The Art of Living Dangerously" is certainly what these crafty, customarily stout musicians have achieved, especially when it comes to creating such a high-spirited, uncompromising album. Those whose impressions of fusion as of late revolves around groups like The Rippingtons, Foreplay or Hiroshima will either run for the hills in shock, or seek out equally adventurous art in awe.
By Robert Kaye Abstractlogix.com
While strong themes abound, the trio feels more openly exploratory than most fusion bands, busy but not self-indulgent. And while everyone contributes strong playing, it is Jones' identifiable and compelling sound that makes The Art of Living Dangerously stand out as a fusion record well worth investigating. John Kelman allaboutjazz.com
these pieces are primarily centered on jam style grooves and zealously conveyed improvisations. The bandâs upbeat and at times, riveting modus operandi is centered upon the energy or aura, that often emanates from the live concert vibe. They were obviously pumped up for the occasion. Glen Astarita Jazzreview.com
Hard to describe Tunnels without referencing the great Brand X , and here, on this live cd, they are sounding even more like the X, perhaps it's in the way that Wagnon is using his midi vibe patches, as they sound altogether every bit as synthy and spacy as Lumley and Robinson ever did. Jones is always great, and delivers his outstanding performances on every song· the energy, and the sound quality are first rate,· If you are one that longs for the days of the the old Brand X music, complete with the intriguing keyboard work the were noted for, this cd will satisfy your cravings, on this cd more than any other by Tunnels, Wagnon provides a lot of interesting phrasings and effects through the use of his percussion instrument. MJBrady Prognosis.com
Thank you very much for sending me the new Tunnels Live: The Art of LivingDangerously album. I was more than pleased with the performance on this album and I played it right away on my jazz show as well. I will be charting this at CMJ and it will get multiple spins here at WRAS, Atlanta. Peter Lewman Program Director WRAS
I just wanted to thank you for sending the Tunnels disc, and this is a great album, I was very impressed. Anyway, my other reason for writing was to tell you that the 'Live/Art of Living Dangerously' disc will be featured as my Album of the Week on my prog/jazz/experimental show,
Dustin Wall Experimental/Progressive Rock Directo KCOU 88.1 FMr
"...the journey that began with Brand X is culminated in the crew's first live album ever and it's a real valentine to the fans. Tasty hot stuff that true believers will know is the real deal."
Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap
"Overall, this album is highly recommended to fans of electric jazz". Martin Kasdan, Jr. "Jazzin'" column for Louisville Music News
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