Review: Holdsworth Pasqua Haslip Wackerman - Blues for Tony

In 2006, guitarist Allan Holdsworth, keyboardist Alan Pasqua, bassist Jimmy Haslip, and drummer Chad Wackerman came together to pay tribute to the New Tony Williams Lifetime. This collaboration, appropriately entitled Holdworth Pasqua Haslip Wackerman, took a tour in 2007, and the best cuts were compiled into Blues for Tony, the only official CD release to come from the collaboration.

A two disc selection, it perfectly showcases the talents of four musical geniuses throughout. Although classified as jazz, there are other prominent influences within the music. Opening with the obviously progressive title track, each musician has their place in the spotlight. Although there is no specific focus of the song instrumentally, I would have to say it includes some of the most ridiculous jazz guitar work I've ever heard in my life...

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