
En las notas incluidas en el disco, Stefon Harris transcribe la siguiente cita de Duke Ellington, que resume el espíritu de este álbum: "No se trata de esta generación o aquella. La cuestión en el arte es la regeneración". African Tarantella contiene composiciones pertenecientes a dos suites de Duke Ellington: New Orleans Suite (1970) y The Queen's Suite (1958), y una propia de Harris: The Gardner Meditations. Un noneto que integran, entre otros: el clarinetista Greg Tardy, el trombonista Steve Turre y el baterista Terreon Gully, quienes lucen con sus solos en Thanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta, Portrait of Wellman Braud y Dancing Enigma, respectivamente, agrega color a piezas que transmiten diferentes estados de ánimo, a excepción de la sugerente The Single Petal of a Rose, interpretada por un trio de vibráfono, chelo y contrabajo. Un jazz un tanto amable, pero también una fresca relectura de la obra menos recorrida de un compositor clásico. ****
From The New Orleans Suite
by Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn
1.Thanks for the Beautiful Land on the Delta 6:01
2.Portrait of Wellman Braud 5:58
3.Bourbon Street Jingling Jollies 3:53
From The Queen's Suite by Duke Ellington
4.Sunset and the Mocking Bird 5:44
5.The Single Petal of a Rose 4:55
From The Gardner Meditations by Stefon Harris
6.Memoirs of a Frozen Summer 6:54
7.African Tarantella 8:58
8.Dancing Enigma 8:49
Stefon Harris vibes and marimba
Xavier Davis piano *
Derrick Hodge bass
Terreon Gully drums *
Steve Turre trombone *
Anne Drummond flute *
Greg Tardy clarinet *
Jonah Chung viola *
Louise Dublin cello
* on all songs except track 5
All songs arranged and orchestrated by Stefon Harris
Recorded August 29, 30 & 31, 2005 at Systems Two Studios, Brooklyn, NY
Blue Note 41090 2 4 [2006]
3 comentarios:
Having only heard Stefon on the radio once I gave this a try. This is top drawer modern jazz with strong roots in the tradition, but not afraid to take a few chances. I'm encouraged to catch up with his recordings and follow his career as he clearly has a bright future ahead!
Thank you for posting this.
I am glad that you liked the album, jackalope.
A hug for you.
Thank's for this excellent selection!
Best regards,
Beto
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