MARK EGAN — As We Speak (2006) 2CD | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Atmospheric and serpentine, the two-disc As We Speak finds electric fretless bassist Mark Egan leading his trio through a series of enigmatic and propulsive original songs. An acolyte of the late great bassist Jaco Pastorious, Egan has a lithe touch on his instrument, and tracks such as the leadoff "Spirals" evince a hypnotic, fusion-esque aesthetic. Joining Egan here are the equally superb jazz giants guitarist John Abercrombie and drummer Danny Gottlieb. These are three technical dynamos as well as artists sensitive to creative group interplay. Cuts such as "Dream Sequence" showcase this as Abercrombie and Egan both lay down harmonic lines against each other allowing Gottlieb to fill in the background with organic cymbal flourishes and flickering drum patterns. Cinematic and expansive, As We Speak has a real spark of intimacy and is a truly engaging work. Matt Collar
Tracklist
1-1 Spirals 6:22
Mark Egan 
1-2 As We Speak 10:01
Mark Egan 
1-3 Vanishing Point 9:38
Mark Egan 
1-4 Mississippi Nights 6:19
Mark Egan 
1-5 Alone Together 8:10
Mark Egan 
1-6 Your Sweet Way 5:55
Mark Egan 
1-7 Three-Way Mirror 9:07
Mark Egan 
1-8 Tone Poem For My Father 4:59
Mark Egan 
2-1 Shade And Shadows 8:54
Mark Egan 
2-2 Next Left 2:17
John Abercrombie / Mark Egan / Danny Gottlieb
2-3 Dream Sequence 3:39
John Abercrombie / Mark Egan / Danny Gottlieb
2-4 Depraw 7:49
Mark Egan 
2-5 Stiletto 5:21
Mark Egan 
2-6 Plane To The Trane 7:46
Mark Egan 
2-7 Time Out 3:37
John Abercrombie / Mark Egan / Danny Gottlieb
2-8 Summer Sand 2:25
John Abercrombie / Mark Egan / Danny Gottlieb
Credits
Bass Guitar – Mark Egan
Drums – Danny Gottlieb
Guitar – John Abercrombie