Juxtaposition by Vinnie Sperrazza

Everyone is invited to expand their musical horizons and enjoy a musical exploration of “Juxtaposition" when drummer Vinnie Sperrazza bravely embarks on a novel and ambitious course with this 2017 album. Sperrazza provides a contrast of strong rhythmic and harmonic concepts with unstoppably gentle melodic sensibility which help him to succeed in making bold statements of stunning musicianship. When placed in the hands of the capable accompaniment of saxophonist Chris Speed, pianist Bruce Barth and bassist Peter Brendler, Sperrazza conducts our ears through an exciting presentation of carefully crafted originals and cover compositions. Whether one is already familiar with the music of Sperrazza, or discovering him for the first time, "Juxtaposition" will surely intrigue and inspire imaginations into flights of fancy, and deliver bright moments of straight forward musical delight to listeners everywhere.

Since moving to Brooklyn in 2002, jazz drummer Vinnie Sperrazza has made a name for himself as a leader and in-demand side musician that can be heard on over 50 albums. Sperrazza displays his own voice and sound, and his musical influences are “Papa” Jo Jones, Tony Williams, Max Roach, Paul Motian, Sun Ra, Henry Threadgill, Anthony Braxton, Thelonious Monk, Andrew Hill, Leonard Bernstein.