Satisfied John Basile
Album info
Album-Release:
2023
HRA-Release:
22.09.2023
Album including Album cover
- 1Deja Vu04:38
- 2I’ll Close My Eyes05:31
- 3Animations04:22
- 4All Day06:31
- 5Satisfied04:02
- 6I’m A Fool To Want You06:07
- 7Spring Forward04:33
- 8Starkissed06:41
- 9Straight Punches02:55
Info for Satisfied
Renowned jazz guitarist John Basile unveils a new recording project , "Satisfied", featuring Gary Versace on Hammond B3 organ and Carmen lntorre Jr. on drums.
Jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat as the highly-acclaimed jazz guitarist John Basile announces his 11th ,much anticipated new release, "Satisfied".
The project brings together a stellar trio featuring the incomparable Gary Versace on Hammond B3 organ, and driving the rhythm forward is the impeccable Carmen Intorre Jr. on drums.
The session features a captivating mix of original compositions and reinterpretations of classic jazz standards, each track meticulously crafted to evoke a full spectrum of emotion.
"Satisfied is a project we've wanted to do for some time and it was a privilege to collaborate with these two incredible musicians who share the same passion for jazz as I do," says John Basile. "The chemistry and dynamic between the trio is palpable and evident on each track and listeners will feel that connection for sure."
Jazz affectionados, music enthusiasts, and guitar connoisseurs are urged to tune in and experience the brilliance of "Satisfied".
John Basile, guitar
Gary Versace, Hammond B3 organ
Carmen Intorre, drums
Produced and Arranged By John Basile
Recorded and Mixed By: Rich Fabrizio
Recorded on July 13,14, 2023 at:Trading 8's , Paramus N.J.
Mixed at Frequency Recording, White Plains N.Y.
Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisc, Peekskill, N.Y.
John Basile
New York City-based jazz guitarist and composer John Basile has returned to playing, composing, and recording music after a successful 25-year journey into the world of radiology, medical imaging, and business development. In the 1980s and 90's, John worked with some of the most esteemed artists in vocal and instrumental jazz in both live and recorded scenarios. He changed direction to pursue opportunities in healthcare that brought a new perspective and renewed sense of energy to his music.
Born and raised in Boston, John attended Berklee College of Music and graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music. He honed his jazz skills studying with many of the great jazz guitarists of the era, including Barry Galbraith, Jack Wilkins, and Chuck Wayne. John made inroads as a professional during that busy time as a working guitarist playing soul, R&B and pop gigs in the fertile show band scene in Boston at the time.
He moved to NYC in 1985 where he got his first break playing with Peggy Lee at the behest of legendary jazz drummer Grady Tate (Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith). His thoughtful, less-is-more approach and deep sense of swing quickly made him an in-demand guitarist on the NYC scene. During these years John performed and/or recorded in diverse settings with Peggy Lee, Sylvia Sims, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, George Mraz, Michael Brecker, "Sweets" Edison, John Abercrombie, Tom Harrell, and Red Mitchell, among others.
In his nearly four decades as a musician, John has released 15 highly-acclaimed solo albums. He remained active composing and recording, even during his radiology tenure. In 2019, with the founding of Stringtime Productions, LLC, he added “media composer” to his credentials, composing and producing cues for film, television, and music libraries.
John is lauded for his dark and smooth tone, strong sense of swing, and finger style comping — playing chord fragments and melodies simultaneously. As an improviser, John is known for his conversational and lyrical approach, creating melodic lines that often result in harmonic surprises to the listener. His elegant musicality recalls consummate jazz guitarist Jim Hall who once remarked, "John Basile's playing has the essence of great jazz guitar - beautiful tone, marvelous swing, terrific technique and excellent phrasing. You can't ask for more".
John is also an accomplished professional boxing judge working championship assignments at Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center in New York, as well as championship bouts in Russia, Mexico, Australia and Montreal. “There is a close mental correlation between judging combat sports and jazz. Both require total concentration and to be "in the moment" at all times. “Whether you’re evaluating action in the ring or you’re improvising on a challenging set of chord changes, you have to be extremely focused to quiet your mind ” John says.
On his latest jazz release, “Satisfied” highlights include an invigorating return to form featuring Gary Versace on organ and Carmen Intorre Jr. on drums. In this spirit, the trio digs into Dionne Warwick’s 1979 hit ballad, "Déjà Vu.” with an up tempo swinging version guaranteed to please. The impressionistic waltz, “Animations,” is an original, revisited from his duo album with guitarist John Abercrombie, and features an exquisite solo by Gary Versace. On “All Day” and “Straight Punches,” the trio swings mightily into riff tune territory with intricate lines featuring smooth legato phrasing and some soulful slurs.
Whether preparing for his next jazz release or composing/producing library cues for media at Springtime Productions, John's musical scope continues to widen and offer new challenges and opportunities to remain creatively engaged.
Contemplating his circuitous path back to music, he says: “Coming back full circle to music and the guitar specifically, is very emotional for me. After all of these years, it’s still who I really am and moving it front and center now makes sense."
This album contains no booklet.