Dennis Chambers, Jeff Berlin, Dave Fiuczynski, T Lavitz - 2005 "Boston T Party"

Boston T Party is the collaboration of four celebrated progressive musicians who join forces for a jazz fusion tour de force, brimming with musical virtuosity from every player in the ensemble. Bringing to mind as diverse artists as Weather Report, Zappa and Jeff Beck.

Although the golden age of fusion is now thought of as 1969-1975, give or take a few years, creative fusion is still very much with us, if a bit underground. Keyboardist T Lavitz heads an all-star quartet and composed most of the material heard here, music that is full of intensity, fire, constant interplay between the players, and passion. Although there are some brilliant solos, the main significance to this music is how the four musicians all fit together and form exciting ensembles. Mixing together jazz improvising with the sound, rhythms, and power of rock, Boston T Party should delight fusion fans.

Wow! What an incredible band! This is some of the best and most interesting fusion work I have heard in years. A band of pros. T Lavitz (ex-Dixie Dregs)and Jeff Berlin (ex-Bruford etc.) have joined forces with an amazing guitarist and the world's greatest drummer to revive the true fusion experience. I saw Jeff play in Clearwater with his three piece jazz group at an art gallery about 2 years ago. Only about 50 people in attendace! I sat on a folding chair only a few feet away from him watching him play and I was blown away. I only wished he was playing the music I've always loved so much - jazz/rock fusion! Not that the jazz was bad, it was great! But I have been a big fan of his especially from the old Bruford Band days. So it was quite surprising (and exciting) to me to hear him back playing this style of music. Not only that, he is working with Dennis Chambers, the most amazing drummer on the planet! Dennis is constantly working with a numerous musicians (Mike Stern, Santana, etc.) doing sessions as well as performing with bands like Niacin (By the way, Niacin will be performing at Nearfest 06!) featuring Billy Sheehan and John Novello. This is also one of the best T Lavitz performances on record! I just can't say enough good things about this band. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who is into playing and also to fans of jazz/rock fusion.

What a great disc. A great lineup delivers. The sounds of classic fusion. From start to finish, great tunes. The disc ends on a burning note, Foxy Morons is a kick ass tune to finish this great piece of music. Hopefully more of this to come in the future from Jeff Berlin and crew.

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Track listing:

01     D'funk'd     6:25
02     (Great ) Ball Of Issues     5:39
03     Around About Way     6:41
04     I Hate The Blues...(But Here's One Anyway)     5:56
05     All Thought Out     6:46
06     Emotional Squalor     8:26
07     Deff 184     1:46
08     Last Trane     3:10
09     Constant Comment     7:46
10     Foxy Morons     6:38

Personnel:

    Drums – Dennis Chambers
    Bass – Jeff Berlin
    Guitar – David Fiuczynski
    Keyboards – T. Lavitz