Idiot Fish

IDIOT FISH

Idiot Fish is the creation drummer/composer Wally Schnalle. It’s a project that has been brewing since 2010 when it first appeared live at San Jose Jazz Fest. After many incarnations thus latest ensemble features the world’s leading jazz Bassoonist Paul Hanson, Bulgarian Guitarist Hristo Vitchev, Frank Martin on keys and Aaron Germain on bass, it’s a contemporary jazz tour de force. Schnalle’s compositions are fueled by the best of fusion traditions yet they are fresh and forward-looking. Schnalle has performed his music not only in the US but his ensemble has toured many countries in Asia as well.

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“Idiot Fish” is a dramatic assault on the outposts of fusion who many considered abandoned. In fact, fusion remains alive and kicking on this album with Schnalle and company kicking it hard. Schnalle knows how to write it and this band most assuredly knows how to play it.”

Travis Rogers, JazzTimes

"Ever wonder what would have happened if Josef Zawinul had teamed with Pat Metheny instead of Wayne Shorter to form Weather Report? I think it would sound a lot like this hot album by drummer Wally Schnalle."

Greorge Harris, JazzWeekly

"... fusion just doesn’t get any better than this. ... it’s most strongly recommended that you listen to this entire sonic extravaganza with headphones on, at least for the first sitting. I give Wally & his crew a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation.com