Sunday, December 21, 2008

3 Albums You Should Get

Sam Rivers: Dimensions & Extensions
Sam Rivers Reeds
Donald Byrd Trumpet
Julian Priester Trombone
James Spaulding Alto Sax, Flute
Cecil McBee Bass
Steve Ellington Drums
Great Avant Garde Album. Impressive work from all players, especially Donald Byrd who usually doesn't fit in these contexts.
Tracks that Stand out:
Involution
Afflatus
Helix

MMW plays Masada Book Two
Awesome work by the trio interpreting John Zorn's music. Very focused jamming, great for anyone on the fence about MMW and John Zorn.
Tracks that stand out:
ALL
Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band: Seasons of Change
Loved the interplay between the melodic players. Jon Cowherd uses many keyboards so I was immediately sold. Fans of Kurt Rosenwinkel would like this album. Every tune is a great example of a musician whose composing sometimes seems to surpass his drumming.
Tracks that stand out:
3. Stoner Hill
8. Alpha and Omega

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