Steve Lehman - Artificial light (2003)

The quintet on "Artificial Light" began performing together in August of 2002. Each member of the group has developed a truly innovative approach to his instrument, while maintaining the ability to navigate and transform complex compositional structures.

Mark Shim (Elvin Jones), Drew Gress (Fred Hersch) and Eric McPherson (Jackie McLean - Greg Osby) are among the busiest performers in New York at the moment, in large part due to their ability to combine technical virtuosity with abstract thinking. The vibraphonist, Chris Dingman, is a former student of Steve Lehmans and one of the few musicians in New York capable of handling the demands made upon the chordal instrument by the music on "Artificial Light".

Each composition on this CD is intended to create a fresh and original framework for small group interaction. In some cases, this goal is achieved through the use of meter that is constantly shifting with each measure. In other cases, it achieved through the rethinking of traditional instrumental roles.

Steve Lehman (as), Mark Shim (ts), Chris Dingman (vib), Drew Gress (b), Eric McPherson (d)