 Исполнитель: Either / Orchestra Название альбома: Afro-Cubism Год выпуска: 2002 Формат файлов: mp3|320 kbps Размер архива: 92,89 mb Скачать с: rusfolder.com
Tracks on Afro-Cubism include originals by Gershon and pianist Gregory Burk (a Soul Note recording artist who makes his debut with the E/O here), along with a wildly imaginative Latin-jazz arrangement of George Harrison's "Don't Bother Me,"complete with a completely new set of Spanish lyrics by Lebron, entitled "No Me Molesta." The set is rounded out by Gershon's arrangement of "Yezamed Yebaed" by Teshome Meteku, an Ethiopian Latin jazz tune from the 1960s. The inclusion of Ethiopian music continues a theme begun in the E/O's 2000 release, More Beautiful than Death, which contained the three-part Ethiopian Suite.
"With Afro-Cubism, Russ Gershon' 10-piece ensemble fully embraces the sounds of mambo, charaga and cha cha cha. E/O's perspective on Afro-Cuban music emphasizes its sensuous beauty and swaying rhythms. The results should entice fans of Paquito D'Rivera, et al, but also listeners who don't think they like Latin jazz.....[four stars]." -Jon Andrews, Down Beat
"A thoroughly enjoyable disc, rife with gyrating grooves and tender refinement. GRADE: 9/10 -Michael J. Ryan, Boston Herald
"A churning Latin stew tinctured with the spice of Dizzy's Gillespie's Big Bands, flavored with a dollop of the intensity of Sam Rivers Rivbea All-Star Orchestra and a fistful of Randy Weston's (Melba Liston arranged) large ensemble work from a few years back..." -Dan McClenaghan, allaboutjazz.com
"The Either/Orchestra has achieved that sort of rare, atmospheric level of reputation that invites constant wonder and scrutiny. Afro-Cubism ignites a renewed passion for their music." -Chris Merrick, radio KBOO, Portland Oregon
"The E/O has built a solid discography...the continually evolving Orchestra includes an abundance of talent...[On Afro-Cubism] there are excellent solos, but the primary focus is on Gershon's excellent writing, which imbues each piece with a sophistication not always seen in the genre of modern big band music. Gershon knows how to use close voicing, counterpoint, changes in dynamics, and altered chords to breath life into the band, and he effectively alternates between concentrating on brass or saxes separately and combining them as a whole. The arrangements feature the adventurous twists that have come to be expected from the Orchestra...an enjoyable, exciting affair with plenty of strong moments." -Steven Loewy, Cadence, Dec. 2002
Tracklist:
1. Harvey's Entrance
2. Blue Attitude
3. Soul Song
4. Look To The Lion
5. Yezamed Yebaed
6. Don't Bother Me / No Me Molesta
Tom Halter and Colin Fisher, trumpets
Joel Yennior, trombone
Jeremy Udden, alto saxophone and flute
Russ Gershon, tenor saxophone
Charlie Kohlhase, baritone saxophone (his last recordings with the E/O; the 14-year veteran has since left the group and been succeeded by Accurate recording artist Henry Cook)
Gregory Burk, piano
Rick McLaughlin, bass
Harvey Wirht, drums
Vicente Lebron, congas
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