Metronome Magazine - May 2005

DIG TRIO CD Review - by Douglas Sloan

"Former students of Berklee College of Music, guitarist Gustavo Assis-Brasil, 5-string bassist David Pinto and drummer Mauricio Zottarelli incorporated their lessons learned there with Brasil's and Zottarelli's ethnic Brazilian background and David Pinto's Pastorious-like lead bass lines. The end musical result is a beautiful flavoring of fusion, Latin and contemporary electric jazz.

Both Brasil and Pinto are blazing fretboard masters. Their individual command of their respective instruments is on a world class level. Zottarelli, who was already known to us as the drummer for Sarah Brindell (February 2005 Metronome cover artist), shows us that he can adapt efficiently to any musical style with amazing ability as well. Check out their song "Collect Call" inspired by the phone companies inconsistencies when calling home to Brazil. Madness abounds on this well performed number. Collectively, the Dig Trio is a musical force to be reckoned with. Expect to hear a lot more from this talented group. Outsanding!"

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