Ian Wardenski, Collective Thoughts Review
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Guitarist Ian Wardenski is a well-schooled musician, at the age of fifteen he studied with John Lahovski, Peter Sittler, and Frank DiBussolo. During this time Ian attended the Creative Music Institute in Emmaus, Pa., where he studied music theory, composition, and improvisation. Wardenski graduated from Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA., with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. While there he studied music theory/musicianship under Denis Moreen and Michael Schmitz, and classical guitar under Richard Patterson and David Dueñas. In the fall of 2004, Wardenski received a Master of Music in Music Theory from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Additionally, Wardenski completed his Ph.D. in Music Theory at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where he studied music theory/musicianship. His grasp of classical and jazz idioms have given him the dexterity and prowess that is displayed on his debut album, Collective Thoughts, featuring: Tim Powell: soprano and tenor sax; Jerry Ascione: piano; Amy Shook: bass; Frank Russo: drums and guest vocalist Tamara Tucker, who utilizes her voice in an instrumental fashion, on tracks 1, 6, 8, and 9.
Collective Thoughts
Collective Thoughts
Captain Tea Leaf and the Dodecaphonic Explosion
Descending by Three
Morning Silence
Conversing
Boccatos Influence
On and Off
Cycle, Stop and Cycle
Until
Release Date: March 15, 2019
Self-Released
53 minutes
Collective Thoughts is a riveting listen; the union of classical chamber jazz and modern jazz is a pleasing esthetic that offers depth and freedom in the improvisation, while still offering a cohesive and highly musical listen.
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