Modern Ideal’ is a forward thinking jazz guitar trio album that blends interesting odd-time grooves, strong trio arrangements and compositions, telepathic interaction, technical virtuosity, and grooving swing together in a way that is rooted in the tradition of jazz, but also looks to the future.
- liner notes -
Tyler would like to thank Nick and Tim for their incredible playing, Cody for making the recording session an easy process, Dave for his excellent work and patience, Ben Hauptmann for his teaching and inspiration, JMI, the Quigley family, and all the musicians I’ve played with over the years to help me get to where I am today, and Saskia for her love.
- testimonials -
Mike Nock - "Guitarist Tyler Cooney leads an exceptional group, with drummer Tim Firth and bassist Nick Quigley on this new recording, featuring a program of attractive contemporary originals."
Ben Hauptmann - "Tyler's latest album is a great listen, the recording sounds fantastic and the playing by Tyler, Nick and Tim is really dynamic and full of energy! five stars ⭐️ "
Steve Newcomb - "Cooney approaches his writing and improvisations with fantastic attention to detail. It is refreshing to hear a new voice emerge among the scene of guitarists in the country."
Mark Isaacs - "I’m lucky to have worked with (and been related to) some truly distinguished exponents from the world of jazz guitar. Now, hearing the music of young Australian Tyler Cooney, I’m reminded its future must be in safe hands."
JC Stylles - "Tyler’s playing caught me by surprise with how refreshing he sounded-not just with his idea’s, but his touch, tone and taste were all on display. One minute he is sharing a gentle tone poem, and then he breaks through with an angular statement that completely takes you off guard. But what also impresses me is that when it came to feel, his sense of swing was right in the pocket when the moment arrived, and lastly, everything he plays is backed up by heart, including his creative writing."
credits
released August 18, 2022
- credits -
Tyler Cooney - guitar, compositions
Nick Quigley - double bass
Tim Firth - drums
Cody McWaters - engineering
Dave Darlington (NYC) - mixing and mastering
Pete Lambie (@choppychopkins) artwork
Scratch - design
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