Tunnel Vision by The Jim Cifelli New York Nonet

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Traditional Jazz Combo | Big Band

8 tracks | 52 minutes

Released Oct 2002
on Short Notice Music

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A mainstream outing with a deep sense of groove, fine tight arrangements with plenty of solo space.

Editorial review

The Jim Cifelli New York Nonet's third album doesn't come on quite as strong as 1998's Bullet Trane, which was aptly named both as a tribute to the genius of John Coltrane and as a fast, exhilarating ride through the dimly lit tunnels of modern jazz, but it certainly does have its moments. One of those is Cifelli's "Go," which opens the album with a beautifully constructed head and a whole raft of great solos from such local heroes as saxophonist Joel Frahm, guitarist Pete McCann, and Cifelli himself. The Wayne Shorter medley is also very nice, but things bog down a bit on "Cajun Conniption," which is neither Cajun-sounding nor energetic enough to conjure up images of a conniption, its splayed chord progression sounding more like a Berklee homework assignment than the expression of a jazzman's soul. But Cifelli's brisk take on "What Is This Thing Called Love" brings things quickly back into focus, and the lovely "Cambio de Corazone" showcases another of Cifelli's unique talents: his ability to arrange a nonet so that it sounds uncannily like a band three times that size. The place to start is with Bullet Trane, but those who love that album will find much to enjoy on Tunnel Vision as well. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

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Four Stars!!! Jim Cifelli's concept for the nonet is as radical as Miles Davis' Birth Of The Cool nine.... From the stops-out "Go" to the meditative "Prayer", Cifelli's band shows a rainbow of colors.

James Hale Down Beat

You can hear the last 50 years of jazz reflected in this album. ...The kind of album you could play constantly for three days and still find another reason to play it again.

Chuck Graham The Tucson Citizen

Contrary to the title, Cifelli clearly sees the Big Picture with engaging arrangements stressing sumptuous ensemble sound. The jazz nonet's third and best CD swings more effortlessly than ever. Good taste and focus from the whole nine.

Jeff Potter Modern Drummer

The full spectrum of Jim Cifelli's creativity is on display in Tunnel Vision...his colorist skills as an arranger, his obvious talents as a composer and even his unselfishness when it comes to soloing.