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[jkelman]

Originally Posted by HutchFan

This just caught my eye:


Eric Revis' Parallax - 11:11
with Eric Revis (b), Jason Moran (p), Ken Vandermark (ts), Nasheet Waits (d)
released on Clean Feed on Nov 26

Samples sound promising.

Anyone heard it?

Just arrived yesterday so haven;t had a chance to spin, but it's definitely one I want to check out and soon, so will let you know,
Best!
John

[1/2 Baked, Not Fried]

Dang - how could I have missed this one, released back in September? New trio record by Vic - I'll be picking this one up

[jkelman]

Originally Posted by 1/2 Baked, Not Fried

Dang - how could I have missed this one, released back in September? New trio record by Vic - I'll be picking this one up

still waiting on my copy from Vic....why you didn't hear is the label does virtually no pro o.l.but I will, as soon as my copy arrives!

Can't wait....Vic?

[Alypius]

Benedikt Jahnel Trio, Equilibrium (ECM): Released Nov. 13, 2012



Lunar Drift, Elephant Shrew, and John Kelman all mentioned this briefly back in early October, a bit on this thread, a bit over on the "New ECM" thread. No one has reviewed it yet over on AAJ's main site. Well, it's out now on this side of Atlantic. It's a piano trio: Benedikt Jahnel (piano) / Antonio Miguel (bass) / Owen Howard (drums).

Just finished my first listen. Normally the opening track on recent ECMs tends to be meditative, but this one is high energy, Nik Bartsch-like in certain ways. Much of the rest has a wonderful melodic quality, a bit reminiscent of Marcin Wasilewski. Now that I'm through it once, I have to give it high marks. BTW, Found a review over on DSSChicago's blog. Here's the link:
http://www.birdistheworm.com/page/4/

Also here's some YouTube links with complete tracks:
Track #1: "Gently Understood": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJtT_xiR-24
Track #3: "Moorland & Hill Land": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BuwggpTAGo
Track #7: "Equilibrium": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgF5GPmxlJQ

[robmid]

Re: Eric Revis's II:II Paralax.

Originally Posted by jkelman

Just arrived yesterday so haven't had a chance to spin, but it's definitely one I want to check out and soon, so will let you know,
Best!
John

When you can't get through the samples without cringing, you know it's not a good sign.

Cheers, Robert

[robmid]

Nat Birchall - World Without Form



Matthew Halsall's alter ego has a new album and new label. He was sorely missed on Halsall's last album (which I'm having trouble getting into). From the samples, this is similar in tone to previous outings, heavily influenced by late period Tane - but mellower. This beautiful music goes deep.

Cheers, Robert

[JETman]

Anyone else digging this?:

http://playscape-recordings.com/inde...catalog&aid=57

Just released by Michael Musillami and Playscape recordings, and yet more proof that Chapin could hang with just about anybody. This adds to his legacy, and at the same time, makes his loss all the more poignant.

[jkelman]

My review of Eivind Aarset's debut as a leader on the ECM label, Dream Logic, today at All About Jazz.

The Norwegian guitarist has, of course, a string of exceptional albums on Jazzland, but for this ECM debut (he's recorded as a guest on many record for the label, for artists including Arild Andersen, Andy Sheppard, Jon Hassell) he's done something very different - largely a solo guitar record, but with the occasional sonic help from live sampler/co-producer Jan Bang. But, of course, a solo guitar record from Aarset ain't your typical solo record; unique sound worlds are uncovered as he layers a variety of textures to create an album of dark beauty that stands alone in Aarset's discography, yet couldn't have been made by anyone but Aarset.

Review here.

[jkelman]

My review of Marcus Miiller's Renaissance, today at All About Jazz.

Miller has, since his early '90s PRA recordings, Tales and The Sun Don't Lie, put out a string of albums that, while great, booty shaking of monster chops from one of the funkiest cats on the planet, they've also become a little samey - way too much emphasis on bass (and bass solos...what's that old joke about a safari in deepest africa, where the folks here drums at night, the guide keeps saying "drums bad.." only to finally ask why to be told "first comes drums...then....bass solo" ). Renassiance is a refreshing change as it has all the things that Miller fans want to hear - there's still plenty of bass - but it's better balanced, both compositionally and instrumentally.

So for those who love Miller's playing but have given up on his own records, this may be the time to reassess.

Review here.

[robmid]

Originally Posted by JETman

Anyone else digging this?:

http://playscape-recordings.com/inde...catalog&aid=57

Just released by Michael Musillami and Playscape recordings, and yet more proof that Chapin could hang with just about anybody. This adds to his legacy, and at the same time, makes his loss all the more poignant.

I'm definitely getting this! I discovered Chapin early this year and got all his albums. Nobody like him. A musical genius. To have a new 3-album set of unreleased music available is occasion for celebration. Whoopee!

Cheers, Robert

[JETman]

Originally Posted by robmid

I'm definitely getting this! I discovered Chapin early this year and got all his albums. Nobody like him. A musical genius. To have a new 3-album set of unreleased music available is occasion for celebration. Whoopee!

Cheers, Robert

If you dig Chapin, I definitely recommend your getting this as it provides a glimpse into the direction he was headed before he passed. The last disc is a quartet with Peter Madsen, Scott Colley and Matt Wilson recorded at Chapon's last concert in NYC. Would definitely love to hear more. I've been a fan since the beginning of the trio days. He was a monster whose spirit and enthusiasm were contagious!

[kevt]

Just chanced upon this on Amazon - Chris Potter on ECM in the New Year, with a tasty line-up of Craig Taborn (piano), David Virelles (prepared piano, celeste, harmonium), Larry Grenadier (double bass), Eric Harland (drums).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sirens-Chris...885825&sr=1-15

[robmid]

Originally Posted by kevt

Just chanced upon this on Amazon - Chris Potter on ECM in the New Year, with a tasty line-up of Craig Taborn (piano), David Virelles (prepared piano, celeste, harmonium), Larry Grenadier (double bass), Eric Harland (drums).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sirens-Chris...885825&sr=1-15

Nice to see Potter on ECM. Looks like a real jazz date. Hope it's not too mellowed out by the ECM style. He was great on Motian's Lost in a Dream.

Cheers, Robert

[robmid]

Originally Posted by JETman

If you dig Chapin, I definitely recommend your getting this as it provides a glimpse into the direction he was headed before he passed. The last disc is a quartet with Peter Madsen, Scott Colley and Matt Wilson recorded at Chapon's last concert in NYC. Would definitely love to hear more. I've been a fan since the beginning of the trio days. He was a monster whose spirit and enthusiasm were contagious!

I also recommend visiting his website. You get a real sense of him as a person. A player of prodigious gifts and a prince of a man. Www.ThomasChapin.com

Cheers, Robert

P.S. I have a "perfect album playlist" and almost ALL of Chapin's albums are on it.

[jkelman]

Originally Posted by robmid

Nice to see Potter on ECM. Looks like a real jazz date. Hope it's not too mellowed out by the ECM style. He was great on Motian's Lost in a Dream.

Cheers, Robert

It isn't. But honestly, Rob, I know I have a penchant for the label, and I'm honestly not trying to be argumentative, but when I look at some of this year's releases, I have to question comments like "...mellowed out by the ECM style," specifically:

1. Tim Berne's Snakeoil
2. Michael Formanek's Small Places
3. Nik Bartsch's Ronin Live
4. Arild Andersen's Celebration
5. Billy Hart, All Our Reasons

My point being, I think the choices artists make are sometimes mistaken for some dictum that comes from the label. It just isn't that way, and when you hear next year's new record from Ralph Alessi, as well as Stanko's New York Quartet, I think you'll see what I mean. If folks make "mellow" records for ECM (like Abercrombie), it's a choice, not a production demand. Even Marc Johnson & Eliane Elias' Swept Away kicks considerably harder, once you get a few tracks in, than Johnson's previous (and, imo, marvelous Shades of Jade).

And I think you'll be very happy with the Potter - it's a real winner - and it ain't mellow