2008 marks a milestone for PT Gazell, as
his highly anticipated duet CD "Back To Back" with
European harmonica wizard Brendan Power hits the stands. This
collection of jazz and swing standards featuring PT on diatonic
harmonica and Brendan on chromatic, is certain to make fans and
industry folks alike sit up and take notice. PT and Brendan weave
their individual sounds around tight harmonies and unison lines in a
way that will catch listeners by surprise. Selections include songs
like “Till Tom Special,” Back To Back” and “When I Fall In Love.”
This CD proves once again what PT’s fan base already knows…he’s
something special.
PT’s last CD, “Swingin’ Easy…Hitting Hard”,
once again set a standard for others to follow. Combining
elements of Jazz, Swing, and Pop Standards PT Gazell produced a
classic American recording that kept your toes tappin’, your head
boppin’ and a smile firmly in place.
PT's first release, “Pace Yourself”, (featuring
Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs as sidemen) set the gold standard for
diatonic harmonica playing. This blast of sonic bluegrass was
and is, ahead of its time.
His innovative work with the West Texas
Music Company, (Johnny Paycheck's working band) from 1977 to 1980
opened up new musical possibilities for PT. His talents as
both a soloist and as an ensemble member player garnered him
critical and popular acclaim and made him one of the most sought
after session players in the country.
From Jazz to Bluegrass, PT Gazell
covers the musical waterfront as a bandleader, a recording artist
and soloist. The one common denominator is the pure musical
joy that emanates with each carefully considered note he
plays