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Doyle's Brunch

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O'2L (O-Tool) is the dynamic duo collaborating team of two of New York's finest... Keyboardist and sound designer Jane Mangini and guitarist Al Pitrelli. The duo's sophomore release, DOYLE'S BRUNCH on Peak Records, is filled with scintillating samples and groovy grooves along with generous portions of soul, jazz and funk, plus a cool version of the Door's 1971 hit, "Riders On The Storm". Jane, a former Floridian, studied at Berklee and in addition to her work with Atlantic records' Trans-Siberian Orchestra and O'2L, she's a composer for Bang Music in NYC. Her partner calls her the `Mozart of Madison Avenue'. Al is actually a classically trained guitarist but has made his mark with heavy metal icons Megadeth and Savatage. He's also worked with Alice Cooper, Asia and Dee Snider. On the O'2L website, Al jokes, "You couldn't ask for two collaborators to come from more opposite worlds." Named after an eatery in Boston, DOYLE'S BRUNCH will satisfy your cravings for chilled music and cater to your organic sensibilities with inspiring guitar and piano work. There's something for everybody on this project... 13 tracks in all. Shaken, downtempo songs like "Senior Wilhelm," "Cali," and "Learn To Walk" drop like cool, chilled jazz. While the fun and crazy/jazzy, "Come And Get It," the wickedly out "Mountain City Playhouse" (the only chill tune I've heard with a violin and a rippin' bluesy piano) and the funky "City Chicken," assist in bringing high tech and funk to terms. DOYLE'S BRUNCH is served - Bon appetite! ~Sandy Shore

we actually just saw a live performance of O'2L on April 10, and I was so blown away with this group, I ran to the concession area and purchased Doyle's Brunch. I guess I'm a "new-bie" to this style or genre, whatever it is, I cant stop playing it. I am so glad I found this group. Buy it you wont regret it!

I must preface this review, with the fact that I listen mostly to progressive metal/metal (although with my semi-formal music background I also listen to classical and modern jazz and fusion. So I came to O'2L through Al Pitrelli, although it is largely a Jane Magnini project. (Both A.P & J.M. are part of TSO.) Many metalheads mighy be surprised to hear Pitrelli playing jazz; but then many metalheads don't realize that the best progressive metal/metal guitarists are multifaceted: Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie Montrose et al., regularly play classical venues.

This is a joint review of the first self-titled O'2L and the later Doyle's Brunch. I enjoy it. It's well produced (by both). I don't really know the nuances of jazz , but its quite listenable. It has that modern twist--it's modern jazz, not jazz-been. It's mostly piano/keyboard-jazz, with that Al's guitars adding a rich flavor. Coming out of the late 60's, I won't deny that my favorite is the cover of the Door's 'Riders on the Storm' (with 'tage's Middleton on bass)
Great rhythm/brass artisans lay down a great framework.

Both CD's are highly recommended. For metalheads, try something different from a guitarist who played with Megadeth.

Forgot how I stumbled across this cd but I will say I am very pleased I did. If you are in the hunt for mindless relaxing, unexplainable electronica music with a beautiful piano flair, and a splash of jazz then this is it! Take Joe Sample , Larry Coryell, Soho, The Grid and Morcheeba, throw them into a food processor (minus any vocals) and presto you have O'2L. Fire one up, pop a cork, fill a glass then sit back with friends and enjoy cause this is perfect late night chillin tunes. Although it would fill any party room nicely, it sets a mellow pace and hence is excellent for back round sound. I guarantee at some point while playing this, someone is bound to ask you who it is. My one beef is that I wish some of these licks would go for 10 minutes or longer. Buy it!!! you'll be pleased.

A very refreshing dip into electronica or smooth jazz! Its your call! Try the sample bars. Riders On The Strom Is An Excellent Rendition Of One Of The Doors Greatest Tunes. Would'nt mind seeing this bunch live, it would be a good show, no doubt! This CD is well enginered, with good clarity and detail! Purchased from Amazon, Very Fast Shipment...Great Stuff!

Saw Janie at TSO Christmas Tour, really impressed with her keyboard accomplishments, Googled her name and found this album, bought it and still impressed, very lively, busy, perk me up arrangements.

This is a great, relaxing CD. Jane and Al are superb with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and they are superb on their own! They are very talented musicians!! I recommend this CD.

The seller sent my CD on the date promised and it was intact and fine. Speedy and friendly service.