Greg Utech : Concrete Jungles

Greg UtechA??s third compact disc, entitled CONCRETE JUNGLES, has brought together a number of artists with strong Detroit roots. Over two years in the making, this is UtechA??s most ambitious and comprehensive work to date.Still encompassing his trademark of unique sounds from untraditional sources A?" such as short wave radio, audio travelogues and sound-snippet archives A?" Utech further incorporates a variety of conventional musical instruments as compared to his previous discs. The result will appeal to jazz, techno, electronica and new music fans around the world.The title track, 'CONCRETE JUNGLES' is a jazz loverA??s delight, led by Chris BranchA??s fluid saxophone performance. The haunting 'FEVER' also includes Branch, and highlights the vocal talent of DetroitA??s staple and award-winning jazz singer, Sheila Landis. 'LE FABRICANT' features classical guitar from the albumA??s co-producer and prolific live performer, Rick Matle. And the work of Phil Kelly, one of MichiganA??s most renowned keyboard players, on 'THE CROSSING,' especially the melodica line, creates a moody sound that is rich and smooth. CONCRETE JUNGLES is a full and nicely varied work. There is nothing predictable A?" each piece stands strongly on its own. Recording artist and Grammy winning producer, Joe Henry, said of UtechA??s work, 'IA??m a sucker for that sonic palate A?E IA??m entertained.' CONCRETE JUNGLES is the third disc on GregA??s own label, SOUNDBITE RECORDS.Tracks were recorded at SOLAR STUDIOS in Rochester, Michigan and mastered at ROSEVIEW STUDIOS by Rick Matle.Contact information and downloads are available at www.gregutech.com. Greg would like to salute some of his favorite artists and lifelong influences, including Donald Fagen, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchel, John Coltrane, Miles Davis and all who live and breathe the language of music.

Full title is: Concrete Jungles

  Chris Branch - Sax (Tenor)
  Dennis Sheridan - Percussion, Berimbau
  Greg Utech - Organ, Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Trumpet, Drums, Keyboards, Sax (Tenor), Shortwave Radio
  Peter Hassett - Bass
  Rick Matle - Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Keyboards, Spanish Guitar
  Sheila Landis - Vocals
  Walt Szymanski - Trumpet