William Ash – The Long Road

One of the best-kept secrets of the New York City mainstream jazz scene, guitarist William Ash steps into the spotlight with *The Long Road*, an intimate and swinging guitar trio recording showcasing his artistry as both a guitarist and composer.

Joined by bassist Tom Pietrycha and drummer Rudy Petschauer, Ash presents 13 selections featuring nine original compositions alongside jazz classics by Lee Morgan, Cole Porter, and Hoagy Carmichael.

From the hard-bop energy of “Sidewinder” and the infectious swing of “Soulkid Strut” to the lyrical beauty of “Stardust,” *The Long Road* offers a compelling portrait of a guitarist deeply rooted in the jazz tradition while expressing a distinctive musical voice.

Produced and recorded by Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno on June 2, 2004, for Soulkid Records / Yalloppin Entertainment, this recording captures the warmth, interplay, and musical spontaneity of a classic jazz guitar trio.

guitar: William Ash
bass: Tom Pietrycha
drums: Rudy Petschauer

produced and recorded by Joey “G-Clef” Cavaseno

© 2004 Yalloppin Entertainment/Soulkid Records

recorded
June 2, 2004

1) Sidewinder (Morgan) (6:47)
2) Soulkid Strut (William Ash) (6:00)
3) Small Crawl (William Ash) (3:34)
4) Moonlight and Stars (William Ash) (5:22)
5) It (William Ash)  (6:54)
6) Parker’s Waltz (William Ash) (4:19)
7) Bill’s Groove (William Ash) (6:43)
8) Willie’s Tempo (William Ash) (5:30)
9) From This Moment On (Cole Porter)(4:51)
10) Bellerose Blues (William Ash) (5:06)
11) Stardust (Carmichael) (4:00)
12) Ella (William Ash) (3:59)
13) Parker’s Rhythm (William Ash) (3:58)