Pianist Omar Sosa and violinist-vocalist Yilian Cañizares
have come together to create Aguas, a beautiful and very personal album.
Featuring their compatriot, percussionist Inor Sotolongo, Aguas reflects the
perspectives of two generations of Cuban artists living outside their homeland,
interpreting their roots and traditions in subtle and unique ways. Songs range
from the poignant to the exuberant, and are expressive of the exceptional
musical chemistry, poetic sensibilities, and originality of the artists.
III Considered – III Considered 3
We can't get enough of this group – and their unique
piano-less style has a different approach to spiritual jazz modes than you
might ear from another combo – especially since the drums and percussion are
often used in ways that are complicated, but never to free to lose the groove
of the tunes! As on other records, there's a fantastic balance here between the
tenor work of Idris Rahman, the bass of Leon Brichard, the drums of Emre
Ramazanoglu, and percussion of Satin Singh – hard to describe in the way these
guys find a very unique, personal space of expression – while still soaring in
a way that would be right at home alongside the legacy of Impulse or Strata
East. Titles include "Djinn", "Meditation", "Perplexity",
"Scatter", "Retreat", and "Incantation". ~ Dusty
Groove
Wildflower - Wildflower
Fantastic sounds from this offshoot of the Ill Considered
group – a freewheeling trio that features Idris Rahman on saxes and flute, Leon
Brichard on bass, and Tom Skinner on drums – a combo that comes together in a
very spiritual way! The bass and drums often build up cyclical rhythms in this
brooding sort of style – which then allows Rahman to really open up and express
himself on the solos – often moving in relatively free, open territory – but still
held tightly to the planet by the rhythms! The approach is maybe in the more
spiritual side of loft jazz territory – and titles include "Flute
Song", "Hogol", "Other Worlds", "Long Way
Home", and "Where The Earth Meets The Sky". (Comes in a slim
cardboard sleeve.) ~ Dusty Groove
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