Muagsician
KRBM, 2023
8/10
A double disc outing that has the esteemed guitarist Kristen R. Bromley playing solo across 25 tracks, here she embraces standards, traditional folk songs and plenty of originals, too.
The soulful and warm “Watermelon Man” opens the listen with Bromley’s meticulous progressions flowing with unparalleled skill, and it isn’t long until the certainly bluesy “All Blues” mesmerizes us with its cautious rhythm.
Further along, “Through The Veil” emits playful melodies and focuses plenty on tone for the fluid delivery, while the swift and dynamic “Bring It On” unfolds with firm gestures of upbeat and groove filled songwriting.
Residing near the end, the soft and intimate “Paint Me A Picture My Love” emits a poetic, romantic appeal, and “I Know My Redemmer: He Lives!” exits with a deeply religious, comforting finish of heartfelt ideas.
Bromley has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, as well as several other degrees, and that level of academic achievement certainly contributes to this indeed magical display of sincere and enriching jazz music that will always be relevant.
Travels well with: Randy Bernsen- Heart Mind And Soul; Kristen R. Bromley Quintet- Bluish Tide