IMPROVIJAZZATION Nation
Issue # 85 REVIEWS
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I've played in over 65 "bands" . We will highlight a few of these bands in this (and future) issues.
Featured Zzaj band for issue #82 - Detroit Improv Duo (these don't auto-start - CLICK the PLAY button to listen while you read our reviews - or don't, totally up to you!).
This grouping featured Pontiac, Michigan guitarist extraordinaire Jim Konen, with me on Kurzweill PC 88. On "The Fasttrack", Jim played horn on his guitar synth - VERY interesting sounds. The first two tracks also featured drummer Jim Russell, from Olympia, Washington. ENJOY!
Bruno
Raberg - LIFELINES:
We got our first exposure to Bruno's superb jazz bass in issue
#73... that was his
debut, & his playing has only gotten sweeter as time has flown on by... this is
his 6th CD, & the players he's chosen for this one (Chris Cheek on sax, Ben
Monder's guitar & drums byTed Poor/Matt Wilson) show his talent as a leader.
These guys are so far "on target", you'll wonder why you haven't been listening
to them for lo these many years... it's a very interesting blend they play,
mixing traditional forms with/in some very well-improvised compositions.
If a young bass player was looking for an aural role model, this album would be
the perfect pathway to inspiration! Since it's a double CD, there are 23
grand excursions to home in on; some with very calming lines, others that are
deep enough that you won't realize until several days later that Raberg & crew
have invaded your brain with some very subtle (almost hypnotic) forms that keep
coming back to you. I've started "previewing" all these CD's we get with
my .mp3 player, and it was amazing how after only a listen or two, I would find
some of his compositions feeling like "old friends" in my neural pathways. One
of the tracks that really did that for me (& my favorite of all on the CD's) was
"Moondown"... slow piece,
but a very tasty (& invasive) morsel. VERY impressive & get my MOST HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED rating in the immediate. Get more information at
www.brunoraberg.com
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Anne Phillips - BALLET TIME:
A lady jazz vocalist of high talent (to be sure) who we've not listened to
before put this marvelous CD together with a quite unique twist... one track
with each of some of her favorite players... folks like Dave Brubeck, Marian
Mcpartland, Roger Kellaway, Bob Dourough & Dave Frishberg, just to name a few.
Certainly lends itself to different feelings and moods, & clearly demonstrates
her musical skills... anyone who can sing with all these different players &
pull it off with/in "their" style has got to be impressive. Her approach
to the pacing & her ability to discern "just where" the vocal needs to go is
very attractive, & will make even the most "non-jazz" listener find something
they love in her singing. Since my own playing favors Rhodes so much, I
imagine that "Here's To
Life" became an instant hit for me (in part) because of Artie Butler's skill
on the instrument, but there is no question that had it not been for Ms.
Phillips superb vision of how the words needed to sound, it wouldn't have been
near as cool... simply beautiful! This album stands FAR ABOVE many of the
female jazz vocal recordings we get in for review, especially since Anne is so
able to wrap the listener in to the spell she is creating. You won't find
much better today - I give this one a definite MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Check her out today at www.annephilips.com
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Igor - OGOGO + LINDEN:
This fantastic set of improvised 21st Century works features an artist I'm
surprised I'd not heard from before... a decidedly jazz "flavor", yet his guitar
reminds me of 2 artists I'm exceedingly familiar with... Bret Hart's early works
and my long-time improvising friend Davey Williams (who was one of the first
guitarists I ever improvised with). The "difference" is that Igor has
matured his own style and (musically) paints his own aural images for your
braincase... you will never be "the same" after your exposure to this
adventurous and entertaining CD! All originals, with reproductions of the
Ron Linden paintings that inspired many of the tunes. Clearly not "just
another wild improv", there is a definite sense of direction in his
playing/mixing, & I found myself listening back through several times in order
to grasp the sonic imagery he was laying down. It's true that a listener
who only goes for AM radio or other adventure-free music won't find this
terribly enjoyable - but those who read this 'zine regularly will "grok" that
the musical language Igor speaks in transcends all barriers erected by those
"blue meanie" types, & will perceive his vision immediately... this album gets
our MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for listeners who want something different, fresh &
new! Get more information at
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Bob Mover
- IT AMAZES ME:
I believe you as a listener will be amazed as well... Mover's alto & tenor sax
playing is first-rate all the way through his Zoho debut CD, & his wonderful and
expressive vocals will make you wonder why you haven't heard more of this
fantastic musician (his first release in over 20 years). The album
features players like Kenny Barron (piano), Dennis Irwin (bass), Steve Williams
(drums), Reg Schwager (guitar) & Igor Butman (tenor sax)... truly an "all-star"
cast, totally fitting for a player of Bob's legendary stature. If you're a
long-time jazz fan, you'll listen to this musical experience over & over again,
& recognize the superb talent displayed here for what it is - wonderful! I
ran through this on the .mp3 player at least 10 times, catching different
nuances on each listen... the mark of true artistry comes through in every bar.
The title track was most impressive, & my favorite on the album... I think
that's because of Bob's heartfelt vocal (click on the review header to listen).
A great CD that merits an immediate MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as well as the
"PICK" of this issue for "most enjoyable jazz" album. Get more information
at www.bobmover.com Rotcod
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Ian Tescee
- A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO MARS:
If they have this kind of beat full music on Mars, I expect everyone will be
signing up for the journey... you can get a clear and present preview of what
the voyage may be like by listening to Ian's masterful space music vision on
this electronic extravaganza. This isn't just any ordinary set of
electronic music... Mr. Tescee has gained (almost) cult status in the circles
dedicated to such music, and your ears will recognize the extreme gift he has
for turning dreams into sonic reality from the opening bar. Very easy to
imagine yourself crashing through the asteroid zones at hyper-speed as you
listen to one of my favorite cuts, "The
New World" or feeling the mystery of new explorations brought to life by "Beneath
The Ice"... "Ice" has many layers, and you'll listen in awe as you discover
Tescee's talented insights on this one. A grand musical adventure that
merits our MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating. Get more information at
www.iantescee.com/ Rotcod
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AO - TWIRL:
Highly impressive world/electronic with some fantastic percussion undercurrents
that will suck you in to it's vortex and spin you out as a newly "awakened"
being (unless you're already caught up in the miasma of "mindless" music that's
so prevalent on today's .mp3 players)... if you're already seeking music that's
a cut above the pap served up on today's AM (& even FM) channels, though, you'll
find this sonic adventure to your liking! We reviewed their "Grow Wild" CD
many years ago in issue #41...
they were impressive then & are even moreso on "TWIRL". The album is
slated for an October 2008 release, so you'll want to go to their site, at
www.aomusic.com/ (right now) & get
yours... or download only the .mp3's that you enjoy most. One of the more
energetic pieces was "Obayo", with a crisp vocal opener followed by excellent
percussion that segues nicely into a very danceable piece of music. Rather
than "world" (if I had to categorize their playing), I would term this as
"universal"... but with the universe viewed from human minds open to possibility
and hope... as I listen to this, hope is the feeling that courses through each
and every composition (maybe Obama should be using this as his campaign
theme). No matter what word you use, though, this CD will be well-received
by your aural/mental channels... I give it our MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as well
as "PICK" of this issue for "most inspiring musical experience". Get more
information at their site (above). Rotcod Zzaj
Stringtrek (LaDonna Smith/Misha
Feigin) - FLOATING BRIDGES:
My friend LaDonna sent this "just out" release as a part of her revival of the
"Transmuseq" label she & Davey Williams started many years ago. What a
perfect musical experience to highlight an improv revival... as I listen to her
violin/viola/voice and guitar/balalaika/vocals from Misha Feigin, I'm reminded
of the times of high excitement I participated in when Transmuseq had just
formed! The difference is that this session was definitely 21st Century,
recorded live in Krakow, Poland on June 6th, 2007... 'n it KOOKZ, folks!
In the letter that accompanied, she described this album as "just out"... if
that were the case, it truly would hearken back to those early days (since
that's pretty much what we played - "out"). The music in this performance
is conveyed with much fuller "body", however, and though (certainly) not
"mainstream", it came across as quite accessible! LaDonna has always
encouraged what I call the "inter-mingle", too, & my favorite track on the album
is "Tribal Reverberation", especially for the spoken-word it contains...
SMOKING!!! I've a feeling that over the next 20 years, "regular" listeners
will demand adventure in their music, & "FLOATING BRIDGES" will be remembered as
one of the first CD's that made listeners thirst for more improvisational
energy. For those who love improvised magic already, as well as new young
minds looking for "fresh", this comes MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Get more
information at the
TRANSMUSEQ site. Rotcod Zzaj
Kate Schutt - NO LOVE LOST:
I've been very impressed with the "ArtistShare" projects we've been reviewing
over the last couple of issues... & this fantastic effort from Ms. Schutt is no
exception... superb vocals that cross in/out of jazz and popular music genres.
Her voice is smoky, sultry and will have you laughin', cryin' & singin' th'
blues right along with her.... & on that note, the "ArtistShare" experience is a
collaborative one... hear Kate explain what it's all about in
her own
words, or watch her perform "Calamity"
(one of my favorite tracks) live! This lady is a master at what
she's trying to do, & will draw many comparisons... Rickie Lee Jones, as well as
Joni Mitchell, come to mind immediately, but you'll find her voice and writing
style are uniquely hers & that she's easy to fall in love with. Since most
of the ideas for these "love stories" came from others, Kate has added a new
dimension to what being a performer is all about... she is now writing to
interpret what the other person felt, & that is just so cool! Only a truly
talented performer could pull a project like this off, and I'd think it probably
took hours on end to sort through all the submissions to cull the ones she could
turn into compositions that would "reach out & touch" all that listen.
Keep your ears on Kate, she will be rising UP rapidly (& remember, that
prediction came from Zzaj)! MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED & the "PICK" of this
issue for "best folk/jazz"! Get more information at Kate's
ARTISTSHARE site. Rotcod Zzaj
John Stein - ENCOUNTERPOINT:
I first reviewed John's CD "Green Street" in issue
#79... this new jazz
excursion features his superb guitar artistry in a very different vein... though
his guitar & acoustic bass are still excellent, the tone of the compositions is
much more cosmopolitan; sorta' "uptown", if you will! His quartet features
the keyboards of Koichi Sato, acoustic bass by John Lockwood & drums/percussion
by Ze Eduardo Nazario... truly international. You can get a full 6 minute
preview (albeit a bit lo-fi) of my favorite cut, "Jordu",
by clicking on the track title here... that tune clearly demonstrates how tight
the players are together, as well as the sophistication of the compositions on
this wonderful 7th album. There's a decidedly Latin feel to many of the
pieces, but not in a "one orientation" sense; it's just that you can feel it as
a part of his musical vision, & his talents shine through. This one is
perfect for the headphone zone, & you should reserve a full hour to absorb all
the pieces. Shades of the "Green Street" phunk peek through on "Half-Whole
Blues", another favorite of mine; in the whole, this is one of the most
enjoyable guitar-based CD's I've heard this year. I give "ENCOUNTERPOINT"
an unequivocal MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating. Get more information at
www.johnstein.com Rotcod
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Court Mast -
SAUSALITO SUMMER:
If you're looking for an album that allows you to kick back & groove, Court's
magic cornet/trumpet will do it all for you, no doubt. & when you toss in
Scott Petersen's saxophones, flute from Tim Wallace, piano by Sam Grobe-Heintz,
Dave Bell's guitar, bass by Ari Munkres & Kendrick Freeman's drums, it truly
comes together! I imagine one of the reasons I'm so excited by the often
funky tuneage is because they are all Mast original compositions; as regular
readers of this 'zine know, I believe pretty firmly that originals give the
listener a much closer glimpse into the mind/soul of the players. Mr. Mast
notes players like Henry Mancini & Chuck Mangione as favorites of his, & it's
clear from listening to the title track (click on the link in the review title
to hear it) that he understands what 'dat FONK be all about! My favorite
piece on the album, though, is "Tam
Junction"... very playful & breezy, with some heavy blues (background)
influences. The most notable thing about this whole musical experience is
that there's something different from track to track... though the players
definitely know how to get in th' groove, they don't get stuck in any ruts.
One suggestion would be to get a video up on "You Tube" as quickly as can be...
I would love to get a visual sample of them playing together. This one
gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from our ears, & we hope to hear much more from
Court. Get more information at
www.courtmast.com Rotcod Zzaj
Pascal Bokar
- SAVANNA JAZZ CLUB:
We don't get a lot of "live club" recordings any more; not sure why, maybe
because they're often difficult to get mastered well... no worries on this one,
though... Pascal's talent comes shining through on every tune, along with the
legendary Donald "Duck" Bailey's drums & a host of other players far too long to
list here (you'll have to check it out online to get the whole cast list).
Bokar's guitar playing borders on full mastery, and the jazz message he preaches
comes from his blood... there's nothing contrived on these performances, and
several original compositions give you a very clear glimpse into the joy he's
offering up (much of that joyful message due in part to his West African
heritage). No doubt there are touches of Wes (as in Montgomery) apparent
in his playing, but the real deal is a clear sonic image of a free soul who
knows how to dig right on down to the roots of jazz and interpret it so even a
listener new to jazz will catch the fire. I'm highly impressed & hope to
hear (much) more from Mr. Bokar. "SAVANNA JAZZ CLUB" gets more than just a
MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating... it's also the "PICK" of this issue for "most
joyous jazz"! Get more information at
www.pascalbokar.com Rotcod Zzaj
The Rick Ray Band
- VIOLENCE MARRED BY PEACE:
Rick is one of the most prolific players we have ever heard... ergo, impossible
to list all the issues we've reviewed him in (please use the SEARCH tool at the
bottom of this page to take your own tour). Though his high-powered guitar
playing often treads into jazz territory, it's his anti-evil message that really
attracted my ears so many years ago... he's not afraid to terrorize the evil
that surrounds us (usually in the form of double-speaking politicians who are so
far removed from us that they HAVE to lie to get the masses to fall in line).
The cover of this CD release tells the entire story... some nasty implications
there for folks like Georgie, as well as those in our midst (about 95%) who
can't "see" what's going on around them. On to the music... it's "SGT
Pepperspray" that made my ears perk right up... especially 'coz Rick's
guitar comes through with total talent displayed on this one! I've been a
fan of this band for years now, and you will form an allegiance by the second
track, guaranteed. Excellent rockin' album that gets a MOST HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED from us! Get more information at
www.rickray.net/ Rotcod
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Charmaine Clamor
- MY HARANA:
Charmaine's excellent jazz vocals on her "FLIPPIN' OUT" CD were reviewed in
issue #78 - most
favorably, I might add. It's important to point out that the songs on this
new album are much different in style & tone... though her deep and sultry
vocals still hold you in a magic spell, they are much more oriented towards the
Filipino tradition of Harana (serenading your lover) than straight-ahead jazz.
Don't let that stop you from giving her a close listen, especially if you're in
a pensive mood and want to feel the beauty of being ministered to as a lover.
I do prefer her jazz orientation, no question, but this was a genuinely unique
listening experience, without question. I rate this one as HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED, and expect that those of Filipino descent will feel like they're
right at home as they listen to her exquisite style and talent. Get more
information at www.charmaineclamor.com
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Benn Clatworthy, Chris Colangelo, Ryan Doyle - THE DECIDER:
Benn's excellent soprano/tenor sax work, along with some sweet flute, is
complimented very nicely by bass from Chris & drums by Ryan on this nicely
recorded CD. He's been on the California scene for some many years now
(since 1980), after migrating from England, and has played with names like Cedar
Walton, Lary Gales & Lionel Hampton. Clatworthy copies no one else's style
& has a unique and distinctive style that will be very attractive to any jazz
fan worth their salt. You can catch a live recording of him at
YOUTUBE (not the same
players, but his sax work is still brilliant). The title track is the most
introspective on the album, with some rich tones from his reeds, but I found
"Patterns" (track 3) to be my favorite... each player gets to show their talent,
and your ears will be delighted through all 6:58 minutes - but especially during
Benn's outstanding solo! This one rates a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED without
question, and will be a keeper for any jazz fan who loves exceptional reed work!
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The James Moody and Hank Jones
Quartet - OUR DELIGHT:
Dedicated jazz fans the world over can always tell when they are listening to
the true masters, & Hank's piano joined with James' tenor sax and flute work are
in that class without doubt. Todd Coolman's bass and drums by Adam
Nussbaum flesh out the quartet for a jazz experience you won't soon forget (or
put down, either). Amazingly enough, this is their very first recording
together... I found that hard to believe, but it's true; so, in that sense, this
IS a "classic"... their solid playing and heartfelt soul just shine through, &
you won't want to miss the chance to hear them. It's a very straight-ahead
recording, basically standards, but packed with punch from the opening to
closing measures! This takes me back years and years, though newly
initiated jazz fans will find freshness and verve in every tune. My
favorite cut was Dizzy's "Woody & You", with an oddly named tune by Moody called
"Darben the Red Foxx" coming in a close second because of his superb flute... if
you didn't like jazz before you listened to this tune, you WILL! This gets
our MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, along with an advisement that you'll WANT to have
this in your collection... visit
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Spencer Brewer - CINEMATIC:
2 very interesting CD's in this package from Spencer... first one titled "Black
& White", featuring Brewer's piano interpretations, which are full-bodied an
rich-toned... but when the fantastic strings, horns and other grand sounds are
added to the same track on the second CD (titled "Technicolor"), the tracks
really come to life! I imagine it will depend more on your mood at the
moment to decide which album you enjoy more... both versions have intimate
little nuances that will be revealed on repeated listens. Brewer's
explorations are for the most part related to film music - what you might term
"movie scores"... a whole art unto itself, if you've never noticed that
before... "average viewers" often don't realize just how powerful the music
behind the imagery is, and how it is intentionally designed to influence the
emotions... Spencer's wonderful CD's will bring that home for you! One of
the most haunting pieces (from the TECHNICOLOR side) was "Fellini's
Carousel", my favorite on the albums... wonderful orchestral sequences for
your ears! Many of the compositions are Brewer originals that have already
been used in films such as "Heartwood", "Last Chance for Eden" and many others.
While the CD's can't be placed in any pigeonhole, and certainly aren't "jazz" in
the strictest sense, the music is rich and rewarding for any listener willing to
take a headphone ride (recommended), and I give it a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, to be
sure. Get more information at
http://spencerbrewer.com Rotcod Zzaj
Toni
Jannotta
- IS IT MAGIC?:
We hadn't listened to Toni's rich and husky jazz vocals before, but were most
pleasantly surprised. She's definitely not "just another lady jazz
singer"... 8 of the dozen tracks are her original compositions (though she only
plays keyboards on the last cut, "Ruthie's Themes"). Greg Gordon Smith's
excellent piano, Pablo Motta's sultry bass, superb drums from Chris Wabich and
fine flute work by Scheila Gonzalez back her on all the pieces in most excellent
fashion. It's clear that these are high talent players, totally dedicated
to wrapping the listener into the web/spell they are weaving... they accomplish
that in most jumping fashion on my favorite Janotta composition, "Ventura",
as well as on my second favorite cut on the album, "Storm's
A Comin'"... one of the prettiest and well-composed pieces I've heard in a
while! If you'd like to see her performing live, visit
THIS PAGE on her
site... or just go to www.tonijannotta.com
to get more information. "IS IT MAGIC?" gets my MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED,
especially for those most enchanted by female vocalists with true verve &
panache. Rotcod Zzaj
Leonardo E M Cioglia - CONTOS: We were excited to get this Brazilian bassist's CD in for review... final details on release don't appear to be available on the web yet, so you can surely say you "heard about it here first" (that's why there's no cover image available). His music is full of magic, and his compositions are full of the mystery of life... don't read that wrong, though... "mysterious" doesn't mean "inaccessible"... it's just that you will be best entertained if you listen to this with headphones on, at least on the first round, to wrap yourself in the pleasant sonic images and textures he paints for your ears. I am more than (just) impressed; this is one of the best bass-led groups I've heard in many years. The list of players has too many to itemize here... suffice it to say that they meld together in almost "orchestral" fashion throughout this wonderful album. To get an intimate view of a very dynamic live performance of my favorite cut on the album, click the title - "Lencois de Areia"... very robust tune & superbly composed! This album comes MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for any jazz fans who have more than the usual dose of bass in their listening menu. To get more information about when "CONTOS" will be officially released, visit www.leonardocioglia.com/ Rotcod Zzaj
Jonathan
Voltzok - MORE TO COME:
This young jazz trombonist is simply stellar, no question... & "he's only just
begun"! 9 tracks on his "Kol Yo Records" debut CD, 5 of them Voltzok
originals, & all of them straight ahead hard-charging jazz... he's joined by
Aaron Goldberg's piano, Barak Mori's bass, drums from Ali Jackson & has 2
special guests - fellow-trombonist (of legendary stature) Slide Hampton (tracks
2 & 9), as well as alto saxophone from giant Antonio Hart (tracks 4 & 6).
Jonathan's already a master of the be-bop tradition, and someone to keep your
ears on, especially from the standpoint of compositional skills! The
slinky "Shadows"
best illustrates his sensitivity to capturing the listener, & is my favorite cut
on the CD... but the band also kicks some tail on Horace Silver's "Opus
de Funk" - truly tight playing, every note is "right on time". If you
thought jazz was dead & want to get it back in the "living zone" again, just
pick up this CD - like NOW, folks! I give this one a MOST HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED, as well as "PICK" of this issue for "best young composer".
Get more information at www.voltzok.com
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Roger Kellaway
- Live At The Jazz Standard (2 disc set):
This IPO label has been doing a ton of live recording lately... anything from
Mr. Kellaway is welcome here for review (we've reviewed him exclusively in
#71 &
#68 (in 68, he played
piano for a tribute to Tom Macintosh). What's always enchanting about
Kellaway's keyboard playing is his "touch"... that will definitely be the envy
of those who aspire to becoming a piano player... it's not just that he's right
"on" every note, it's also that he uses touch to "shade" the passages, more
effectively than anyone I've ever listened to (& BELIEVE me, I've listened to a
lot of keyboard players). Whenever I see a picture of him, I can't
help thinking "Burl Ives" (probably isn't "fair", but that's the image I got...
ha! ha!), but as a jazzer, he's about as far removed from that era as one can
be... Roger is the ULTIMATE jazz keyboard meister, & you'll fall in love with
his playing in the immediate. Key players with him on this extended 2 CD
set include Russell Malone on guitar, Stefon Harris' vibes, Jay Leonhardt's bass
and cello from Borislav Strulev, and they take this live jazz set to a new
level... I mean, it's still purely jazz, but with Strulev's wonderful cello,
it's elevated to the n'th degree! Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool jazz
aficionado or a newbie, you'll find hours and hours of pleasure from this
outing. I give it a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... get more information on the
14 November, 2008 release at
www.rogerkellaway.com Rotcod Zzaj
Aaron Irwin Group
- BLOOD AND THUNDER:
Seven of the nine wonderful jazz compositions on this fantastic CD were penned
by Aaron, and it's easy to tell when you hear the extreme energy and clear
talent that comes shining through your ears as you listen! Irwin is from
Illinois, and the photos that accompany the CD/jacket/etc., make it clear that
he's managed to maintain his roots as a "real person", despite the hubbub and
confusion often associated with NYC (in fact, all kidding aside, when I first
looked at the pictures, I thought I was looking at the cover photos for an old
1960's jazz album.. ha! ha!). Mr Irwin disproves that illusion on "Little
Hurts", my favorite track on the album... the reeds are spot on, & Ben Monder's
guitar solo sneaks up on you, then just soars, carrying you into zones you've
never imagined before (even though the piece is only 5:52)... Aaron really knows
how to build a tune to fever pitch! This is high-talent & energy at it's
best... gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from my ears! Get more information
at www.aaronirwin.com
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