Radar from IN MOTION by Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead
The album opener “Radar” immediately orients the listener, marked by Barber’s powerful intro as he decorates drum fills between the melody. As the song takes off, Renfroe and Gable set the tone with a melodic motif while Barber and Dwonszyk lay down a heavy groove. The melody, which rolls like a snowball down a hill, builds momentum in anticipation for the syncopated call and response that follows. Saxophonist Knoegel takes the first solo, and then they’re off. This track features shining solos by Knoegel and Gable, and ends with a sparkling feature for Barber.
Tracklist
| 1. | Radar | 5:05 |
Credits
All Compositions Composed By Jonathan Barber
Vision Ahead Music ASCAP
Jonathan Barber - Drums
Andrew Renfroe - Guitar
Matt Knoegel - Tenor Saxophone
Taber Gable - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer
Matt Dwonszyk - Bass
Recorded - September 19-21, 2023
Studio - Ghost Hit Recording
Producer - Jonathan Barber
Mastered - Adam Grover
Mixing - Justin Berger
Engineer- Paulie Philippone
Assistant Engineer - Clay Zotta
Stylist - Toneea Baker
Photographer- Bizzie Ruth
Album Artwork- Corey Payne
License
All rights reserved.
Jonathan Barber has recently stepped forth as a composer and leader with his Vision Ahead band. The group’s blend of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a composer and performer.