examinercom. National Loren Stillman: Winter Fruits (Pirouet Records) NY Culture Examiner Monday night Loren Stillman celebrated the release of his CD, Winter Fruits (Pirouet Records) at Le Poisson Rouge. The majority of the intimate crowd was unfamiliar with the new tracks. Having listened to the entire CD a few days earlier to review, the prospect of hearing those songs live was quite appealing to this writer. Winter Fruits is an excellent album, further indication that Stillman is worthy of the Loren Stilman at Winter Fruits Release Party/Photo: Cecil Rafe praise he has received for his gift as a saxophonist and composer. Joined by an exceptional band on the CD and the release party-Ted Poor, drums; Nate Radley, guitar; Gary Versace, organ- Stillman was able to sketch elaborate designs. Each member added a detail, enriching the architecture of the compositions. As a result, the album, produced by Jason Seizer, is elegantly formed. Stillman stated during the performance how rare it was to have this configuration together to play due to busy schedules. As a group they breathed extra life into already vibrant music, moving between avant and free jazz without hesitation. Poor's complex style was highlighted in “Muted Dreams’, while Stillman soared in “Like A Magic Kiss”. Radley and Versace nuanced the CD, and the evening, with lovely fluid subtlety that stood out on the sweet “Puffy” The best trait of Winter Fruits is consistency. Beginning to end, there is no question of what we have: this is a direct, complex, well-composed jazz recording. A refreshing treat for the loyalists who repeatedly declare that real jazz is deceased Release date: October 2nd Standout Tracks: Man of Mystery, With You, Puffy, Like a Magic Kiss, Winter Fruits