totally mesmerized by the American rock and roll culture and went on to play rock guitar growing up. He traced the music’s roots back to jazz later on and received formal education at the world-renowned jazz program at William Patterson University and graduated with a master’s degree.
Segal for this his 6th SteepleChase recording chose trio format for the first time augmenting his personal drive in a very basic constellation.
“Gene Segal's got a great tone ... Segal's really wrenching some great chromes out of his instrument – with an approach that seems to change slightly when the keyboard source changes, but never in a way that loses its intensity… "
(Dusty Groove on SCCD 31883 Curiosity)