Nine Stories Wide marks the third release as a leader for young jazz guitarist
Jonathan Kreisberg. Equally influenced by rock, standards, prog rock, show tunes, and classical guitar,
Kreisberg easily adapts to whatever form he's interested in presenting. Assisted by jazz veterans
Larry Grenadier on bass and
Bill Stewart on drums,
Kreisberg effortlessly glides through compositions of
Gershwin,
Charlie Parker,
the Beatles, and
Wayne Shorter, not to mention his original arrangements: the compelling rhythms of "Dana," "Fever Vision," and a light touch on the ballad "That Reminds Me." A satisfying disc from a versatile guitarist. ~ Al Campbell