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Jane Getter Premonition — Transmogrify
(7d Media no#, 2026, CD / DL)

by Jon Davis, Published 2026-09-13

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It’s been a few years since we covered Anomalia from guitarist Jane Getter and her Premonition band. She did release Division World in 2024, but I haven’t heard that one. For Transmogrify, she moves to 7d Media with a set of seven sophisticated songs. Getter has a distinctive take on rock music that’s infused with elements of progressive rock and jazz fusion, and her main collaborator for the album is Adam Holzman on keyboards, the only other musician to appear on all the tracks. Bass duties are handled by Paul Frazier, Mark Egan, or Getter herself, track depending, and Gene Lake and Russell Holzman split time at the drum chair; Alex Skolnick guests on one track for a guitar solo, and Chanda Rule sings on one track. The album starts with “Still Dreaming,” a tasty song with a jazz-rock vibe and a nice balance of electric and acoustic sounds. A thought I can’t get away from is that certain aspects of the song remind me of the vocal tracks on Allan Holdsworth’s solo albums — only better, to be honest, as those songs have never really clicked for me. Getter’s chording and arpeggiation complement the vocal melody nicely, and it all comes together quite well. The title track is next, topping nine minutes, and expanding on some of the ideas already presented. Its instrumental sections have a really fun riff in 7/4 throughout much of the song. Holzman’s keyboard work is stellar throughout, and he gets in some good solos, using a variety of different instruments and tones. Whether it’s piano or synthesizer, he’s a skilled and tasteful player with a mastery of both jazz and rock idioms. And let’s not forget Getter’s guitar work. Skolnick contributes one solo, but all of the other solos are just as impressive, both technically and artistically. And her writing is excellent as well, full of interesting chords and memorable melodies. She even includes an acoustic solo piece in “Little Steps,” providing a sweet interlude between the more energetic tracks. Transmogrify is a fine album, and proof that Jane Getter can carry her own weight without the presence of all-star guests.

Filed under: New releases, 2026 releases

Related artist(s): Alex Skolnick, Jane Getter, Adam Holzman

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http://janegetterpremonition.bandcamp.com/album/transmogrify

 

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