"From The Ashes" is one of the more adventurous tracks on Jonathan Kreisberg Trio's 2004 album New For Now, featuring open-form improvisation over a Latin rhythmic backdrop in B minor. Without a fixed chorus structure, the performance gives both Kreisberg and organist Gary Versace the freedom to develop their solos organically, responding to the music's shifting emotional currents rather than navigating a predetermined harmonic route. Kreisberg's extended electric guitar solo at approximately 139 beats per minute builds with patient intensity, his lines growing from melodic fragments into sweeping improvisational arcs. Versace's organ solo moves at a slightly more relaxed tempo, his extended exploration taking the music through dynamic peaks and contemplative valleys. The open form represents a departure from the more structured compositions elsewhere on the album, revealing the trio's ability to create coherent musical narratives without the safety net of repeated chord changes. Mark Ferber's drumming is especially crucial in this context, his rhythmic choices helping to shape the music's direction and architecture. "From The Ashes" demonstrates that the Kreisberg trio is capable of venturing beyond conventional jazz forms while maintaining the harmonic richness and interactive communication that define their sound.
