Atoms of Supersoul

"The last few years, Muñoz has expanded his ensemble to include two bassists and two or three drummers, making it a double band of sorts. What makes this disc different for other recent Munoz discs is that it begins with a sublime, laid back version of “Leaving This Planet,” a lovely ballad that Muñoz has performed on numerous occasions. It is not until the third song, “Don’t Turn Back,” that Muñoz’s signature guitar turns up. Muñoz begins slowly, concentrating on certain notes, bending them one at a time, making each one count before he increases the tempo/stream, the intensity building as it evolves. When Muñoz finally picks up the speed of his cascading lines, we have been able to ease our way into his often lightning-like licks. Even with a piano, two bassists, two or three drummers, the rhythm team is unified as one cosmic force joined together. When Liebman’s tenor finally enters, both guitars and sax also join together in a spiritual dance, the vibration levitating all who listen out of their seats. If there is anyone out there who still hasn’t yet heard the amazing Tisziji Muñoz, this disc is a great place to start since Muñoz can often be a bit too much for the faint-hearted listeners. Today (1/25/17) it is sunny out for a change and this disc does a great job of providing some healing medicine for the dark forces that have descended on many of us.” —Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery