AbstractLogix :: Bass :: Alex Bershadsky- Junk

Junk is anything but. It's actually the perfect reflection of what Alex is as a solo artist. This first solo project from Alex stands alone as compositional masterpiece. Ian Freitor produced Junk at Niva Studios in New York. The ten tracks on the album contain a remarkable mix and blend of Jazz, Electronic styles amidst an overlay of Rhythm and Blues and New Age.

You cannot box this project into any genre, this is obvious and intentional - a pure reflection of the free flowing creativity that is Alex. With perfect instrumentation and exquisite production Junk will take you on a complete musical journey.

The first track on Junk entitled "Ready, Set, Go!" is the perfect place to start this album for this journey. The first track opens the creative energy with a fast tempo electronic styled composition. You won't hear the Jazz yet … this is pure Electronic/Dance in nature, but you will hear the musical skills of Alex and his session players along with Alex's incredible bass playing. Track two on Junk is “Day Dreaming Drugs the Pain of Living.” The pace begins to soften somewhat from the fast paced tempo of its predecessor. It is here that one will notice the Jazz influences begin to show through. The use of horns is seamlessly blended with incredible bass guitar work. Alex's influences from artists such as the late great bass player Jaco Pastorius are vividly apparent. In addition, the influence of stylists such as Allan Holdsworth appears throughout Junk.

Another notable track that truly displays what Alex's style is all about is the final track on the album. “Rush Hour” demonstrates the raw talent of improvisation and creative compositional skills that Alex is gifted with. It's perhaps Alex's favorite track on the album he says, “The last track I am probably most proud of because I didn't know what I was going to do until the last second.”

“Can't Get Use to It” is another track on Junk that probably sums it all up best; we are not used to musical masters in today's world. They are rare. With the fusion of styles of Alex Bershadsky, it's impossible to “get used to it” That is a good thing and a sign of a true master musician. Junk, as you will find is anything but, in fact – Junk is Treasure! With a nexus of determination, talent, creativeness and musical skills, only the future will tell just how far Alex rises as a master of pure “academic eclecticism.”

Bass musician magazine - October/November 2007 issue
By Damian Erskine

"Israeli Fret-less Bass phenom, Alex Bershadsky, is sure to secure himself a slot in the minds of bass lovers and players everywhere. Having toured festivals around the world as a member of the Israeli fusion band "Zonzee" (and representing Israeli jazz at the Blue Note, NY at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), those "in the know" have already known Alex to be an accomplished player, lyrical soloist and sure footed technician. His first solo release, "Junk" has proven Alex to also be a wonderful writer.

While this album will take us down many roads stylistically, Alex's voice on the instrument (4 string fret-less Zon Legacy Elite) is strong and comes across beautifully in every setting. From the beautiful and haunting melodies of "Drift" to the hard driving and uber-funky "That's the Way It Is" or the Willis inspired "Rush Hour", this album will surely have you checking his website for scheduling to see when he's coming to town. This band Smokes."

Junk featuring:
Arno Hecht - Tenor & soprano sax.
Mac Gollehon - Trumpet, cornet & trombone
Tom Russo - Trumpet
Ian freitor - Keyboards and programing
Gal Gershovsky - Drums
Utsi Zimring - Drums (rush hour)

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SKU	SKU23287
Track 1	Ready, set, go (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 2	Day dreaming drugs the pain of living(LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 3	Drift (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 4	Underdog (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 5	Via dolorosa (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 6	Can't get use to it (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 7	Stop (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 8	West side
Track 9	That's the way it is (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 10	Rush hour(LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Price:	$13.95 (€ 8.75)

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Author: AMIR WEIZMAN
i had the privilege of learning from this guy .he radiates music.if you want to know the reason it hasn\'t become a bestseller yet(in terms of jazz music)please learn the biography of ALLAN HOLDSWORTH and you will understand...also listen to his group masterpiece DONALD DUCK.

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