The Paislies & Paul Witgen - The Paislies (2005)

The Paislies, a jazz rock crossover group fronted by drummer Paul Wiltgen and guitarist Jesse Lewis, brings together musicians from the United States, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands. The band introduces us his original compositions in its self title debut album, a set which incorporate elements of modern jazz and improvised instrumental music, fusing an eclectic array of influences into one cohesive sound that is equally at home in both progressive and traditional jazz styles alike. One of the freshest and most exciting voices on the Brooklyns musical scene today.

Samir Zarif (ss, ts), Jesse Lewis (g), Eliot Cardinaux (org), Miro Sprague (p), Perry Wortman (b), Paul Wiltgen (d)