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3.5 stars... Shot × Shot takes deceptively simple, bare-bones structures and turns them into spacey, infi nitely layered improvisations... I wonder whats next for this excellent young quartet. Downbeat, July 2006

All [tracks] leave an impression, upon completion, of being neither solipsistic nor beholden to clichéa small miracle, these days. This calmly assured debut bodes well for the future of all involved. The Wire, May 2006

"This is a remarkable album and a rare event that we hardly ever see in a debut recording..." WNUR Radio, April 2006

Plese see our "REVIEWS" blog for the complete articles

Shot × Shot is an improvisational acoustic quartet performing original compositions steeped in jazz tradition, but with experimental sensibilities. On its self-titled debut, the group showcases its compositional dynamism and transcendental vibrancy creating a unique balanced sound that is often missing in improvisational jazz.

Fellow Philadelphian, jazz critic and author Francis Davis hears the bands vitality. Something fresh and exciting is unfolding in jazz, and these talented young Philadelphians are doing their part to speed it along, writes Davis. Its been ages since Ive heard a debut recording this adventurous and assured. Usually in jazz, youth is seen as a liability, but for Shot × Shot the opposite is true. Having been exposed to and performed all sorts of eclectic music, Shot × Shot infuse their music with diverse modern influences and a daring spirit, creating an experimental mix of sounds and structures.

With Dan Scofield (alto) and Bryan Rogers (tenor) on dueling saxophone ballasted by Dan Capecchi (drums) and Matt Engle (bass), the bands multi-dimensional, layered sound relies on each musicians unique contribution. Both Scofield and Engle are key members of Sonic Liberation Front, the African percussion-infused jazz group, whose 2004 High Two album Ashé A Go-Go, was widely praised by the Village Voice, Jazz Times, The Wire, among others. Scofield is also a member of the noise-improv band Wolf Vs. and performs, alongside Rogers, in Bobby Zankels large ensemble. Capecchi, a recent transplant from Minnesota, is a former member of indie rock band Triangle and the folk ensemble Jackaroo.

Shot × Shot is reminiscent of Human Feel, the band that launched the careers of Chris Speed, Jim Black, Andrew dAngelo, and Kurt Rosenwinkel when they were music students in Boston. Similarly, Shot × Shot unites unique voices who are poised to be important musicians individually and collectively.


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Member Since: 2/13/2006
Band Website: shotbyshotmusic.com
Band Members: Dan Capecchi- Drums; Matt Engle- Bass; Bryan Rogers- Tenor Saxophone; Dan Scofield- Alto Saxophone
Record Label: hightwo.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Goodbye (BEST OF) 2006

It's been a pretty good year for Shot x Shot. After three years together, we finally released our debut album in March on Dan Piotrowski's HighTwo label. Seems it was well worth the wait.Shot x Shot h...
Posted by SHOT x SHOT on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:45:00 PST

REVIEWS! Downbeat, Wire, Signal To Noise and more!

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Posted by SHOT x SHOT on Tue, 22 Aug 2006 05:27:00 PST

Magnet Magazine Feature

Shot x Shot was featured in Magnet #72 (July/August) "Magnified" section www.magnetmagazine.com...
Posted by SHOT x SHOT on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:04:00 PST

Philadelphia Citypaper review of SxS's new album

Philadelphia CitypaperMarch 9, 2006The cavernous acoustics of St. Mary's Church at Penn could almost be considered the fifth member of Shot X Shot. In this context the quartet, featuring members of So...
Posted by SHOT x SHOT on Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:42:00 PST

CD release April 11, 2006!

Shot x Shot will be releasing it's first album on Hightwo records on April 11, 2006. Stay tuned for upcoming shows and a CD release party that will prove to be the event of the century! ...
Posted by SHOT x SHOT on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 03:36:00 PST