East Coast Trombonist Eric Goletz's "INTO THE NIGHT" Brings 30-Year Dream to Life

On his new CD, INTO THE NIGHT, releasing April 2nd on CAP Records, trombonist and composer ERIC GOLETZ offers a program that mixes funk, rock, and jazz sounds into a unique sonic blend. By featuring his trombone over a full rhythm section with keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and percussion, Goletz’ music has no artistic parallel in the current jazz scene. While the compositions are intricate, the approach is highly accessible for music lovers of all kinds. As a composer, Goletz wanted his pieces to appear in their fully developed state. On two tracks, he has added five horns to the band to create a powerful big band sound. Even when approaching established standards like John Coltrane’s “Mr. P.C.” or Cole Porter’s “What is This Thing Called Love,” Goletz finds inventive ways to make the music fit the personality of his band. These incredibly flexible musicians can create perfect grooves in a wide variety of genres, and then can switch those styles on the turn of a dime. They are also masters of dynamics, as displayed in the brilliant composition “Oasis,” which develops as a long crescendo and diminuendo. Naturally, this disc offers plenty of examples of Goletz as virtuoso trombonist, starting with the brilliant unaccompanied cadenza that launches the album opener, “Say What??” to the tender notes of the closer, “Lullaby.”
 
Tracks
1. SAY WHAT??  7:47
2. MR. PC 10:21
3. INTO THE NIGHT  13:17
4. AFTER HOURS  7:35
5. STEPPIN OUT  8:02
6. WHAT IS THIS THING...  5:21
7. OASIS  8:30
8. CAT ON THE CORNER 7:50
9. LULLABY  6:18
 
Personnel
ERIC GOLETZ  trombone, keyboards
HENRY HEINITSH  guitar  
MITCH SCHECHTER  piano
MARK HAGAN  bass
STEVE JOHNS  drums
JOE MOWATT  percussion
VINNIE CUTRO  trumpet
FREDDIE MAXWELL  trumpet
BOB MAGNUSON  alto sax
ERICK STORCKMAN  trombone
JONATHAN GREENBERG  bass trombone
 
All compositions by ERIC GOLETZ except for Mr. PC (Coltrane), 
What is this Thing Called Love (Porter), Lullaby (Rippingtons)
Arranged by ERIC GOLETZ