Foreman

Don's group FOREmen is a constant exploration of improvised music in an instrumental quartet format. Releasing his first record as a leader on the Freshsound label, the music is comprised of some pop songs along with Don's original compositions. 'I wanted to create a group that dug into the depths of melody and improvisation to a point that would not only inspire the players, but touch listeners from all sorts of backgrounds.' FOREmen are: Don Peretz - drums & cymbals, Russ Johnson - trumpet, Christof Knoche - reeds, Dave Ambrosio - bass Reviews: 'Drummer Don Peretz is onto something here as he pilots this New York City-based quartet through an expansive musical aura where improvisation and compositional structure attain a happy medium.' ... 'Peretz's compositions boast sustaining melody lines, often coated with prophetic musical statements. (A recommended pick for 2005...)' - Glenn Astarita (All About Jazz.com) 'His music is full of likable melodies and energetic play.' ...'the drummer's quartet fronts a friendlier, more accessible side, and Peretz brings a real pop sensibility to his music.' 'Late on Foremen 'A Theme' comes on like a blast of urban cacophony'... - Jazz Times 'This group [Foremen] goes one step beyond groups...' - Cadence Magazine.