Fuzzy

Oz Noy

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 11, 2007)
• Original Release Date: September 11, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Magna Carta
• ASIN: B000TIO4U0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85,559 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Guitarist Oz Noy invigorates New York City's music scene with a distinctive style that seamlessly integrates rock, jazz, funk, pop, blues, and heavy metal. --Electronic Musician

Product Description

Oz Noy was born in Israel and became one of the most famous guitar players in the country by the time he was 16. He dabbled in all kinds of music from jazz to rock finding that he was good at anything he tried. His broad tastes in music and obvious musical abilities combined to create a style all his own. As Oz grew up in the Israeli music scene, he found himself playing on many of Israel s top musicians records as a studio guitarist. By the age of 24, he was playing in the house band of Israel s equivalent of the Letterman Show. He stayed on there for two years until he decided to move to New York City in 1996.
Oz is one of the most celebrated studio guitarists in the United States. He s performed, recorded and toured with numerous artists such as Richard Bona, Chris Botti, Mike Clark, Jeff Tain Watts, Harry Belafonte, Toni Braxton, Phoebe Snow, Gavin Degraw, Nile Rogers and Roger Glover.
Oz has played on numerous commercials and movie soundtracks like 'Auto Focus' and 'Undefeated' (HBO) with Angelo Badalamenti; 'Queer as Folk' (HBO), The Drug Years (VH1) and recently wrote the sound track for the highly acclaimed documentary A/K/A Tommy Chong.
Oz Noy's solo album, "Ha!" features drummers Anton Fig, Keith Carlock, and bassists Will Lee and James Genus as well as guest guitarist Mike Stern and keyboardist George Whitty.
Name-dropping aside, Oz is recognized by fellow musicians as an amazing guitar player. By simply looking at the roster of musicians that Oz has played with one can see the level of talent that Oz possesses. His previous releases on Magna Carta Records HA! and Oz Live were met with praise from audiences and critics across the globe. If, by chance, you haven t had a chance to check him out yet, then his new album Fuzzy will be the first step in your musical education.
Fuzzy takes Oz s talent to the next level. His playing, coupled with a vast knowledge of how to exploit the wonders of technology, is astounding. He is able to create sounds and musical textures that would be impossible under normal circumstances. This record is reminiscent of the visionary talent shared by such artists as Jimi Hendrix and contemporary players like Tom Morello.
Fuzzy offers listeners a chance to experience something intriguing. It has a familiar, yet original sound to it. The emotional dynamic is phenomenal creating an intense energy that will challenge the listener. Fuzzy is a record that won t allow you to assign any genre. It is an art unto itself.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Follow-up, September 15, 2007

By	rednoise (USA) - See all my reviews

Oz is a breath of fresh air. "Fuzzy" is an excellent follow up to the equally remarkable "Ha", with most of the same stellar performers returning ( including the incomparable Keith Carlock on drums).
Featuring a variety of tunes ranging from sweet to funky to occasionally
'out there', Oz continues to explore new ideas without ever totally abandoning the listener- a trait worn as a badge by so many modern guitar players - Oz puts feel and fun firmly at the heart of guitar-centric music.
Comparisons to Beck and "Sco" are inevitable, as their fingerprints are here. Every artist has inspirational forces he 'goes through'. What's more important than where some one has been is rather where they are going. In his case, Oz is clearly going in his own direction.
There are cases in which words or sound bytes won't do justice to a recording, and "Fuzzy" is such a case. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Fine Jazz Guitar Work, November 30, 2008

By	Stephen Marley (Northern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Oz Noy's "Fuzzy" is a terrific compilation of tunes, played with great clarity and power. There are a number of great guitarists out there, these days. With this release, Oz Noy confirms he's right up there with Abercrombie and Scofield. While guitar players and guitar fans will find plenty of blazing runs to enjoy, this CD is exceptional in the drum department, as well.
Heavy hitters, Keith Carlock, Vinnie Colliutta and (Letterman drummer) Anton Figg really keep the tracks pulsing with creative patterns and accents.
While traditional jazz lovers might think Oz is too fusion for their taste - I'd say give this CD a listen. There's really great stuff happening from each player.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Spark in the ocean of redundancy, September 1, 2009

By	Virendrasingh V. Gautam "Viren Gautam" (India,Pune) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This album brings new sensations ! The sound and technique is very original, and does not attempt to do too many things at the same time.
Like it very much... really a fresh breath after travelling through a lot of dry woods....