Fans of King Crimson unite! There is another fusion ensemble available for your listening pleasure, and they hail from North Carolina. This is a very tasteful, mature CD. Consisting of a violin, chapman stick, guitar and drums, The Ozone Quartet manufacture deeply intricate melodies and provocative soloing. While Nocturne is definitely not a "shred" CD, fans of great guitar work will NOT be disappointed. The guitar soloing is well thought out and nicely executed. Its also very clean, which is a virtue, and not a hassle (for all you young shred fans out there).

I'm actually going to see the Ozone gang live soon. I will report back to you after the show. The CD sounds like these guys need to be heard live. I'm anticipating some intense "on the spot" jamming. So, like I said, if you're a fan of King Crimson, UK, Jean Luc Ponty and even some Frank Zappa, I guarantee you'll love this stuff.

Pick of the Lot: "Back Bone Of Night" (5:25)

Reviewed by Thingfish