(Avant-Garde Jazz, Modern Creative) Russ Johnson - Save Big - 2004, MP3, 320 kbps

Russ Johnson - Save Big Жанр: Avant-Garde Jazz, Modern Creative Страна: США Год издания: 2004 Аудиокодек: MP3 (конвертировано из lossless) Тип рипа: tracks Битрейт аудио: 320 kbps Продолжительность: 57:08 Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: нетТреклист: 01. Saguache (Johnson) - 6:55 02. Figuratively Speaking (Johnson) - 7:01 03. Reveille (Driscoll) - 5:44 04. Duo (Johnson) - 3:15 05. Indonesian Folk Song (Trad.) - 5:08 06. Rapid Comfort (Johnson) - 6:18 07. Constantinople (Johnson) - 9:26 08. The Loper (Johnson) - 10:00 09. Sympathetic Mildew (Johnson) - 2:14 10. [Untitled Track] - 1:07Состав: Russ Johnson - trumpet John O'Gallagher - alto saxophone Kermit Driscoll - bass Mark Ferber - drums, percussion  Review by Alain DrouotA member of the collective the Other Quartet, trumpeter Russ Johnson delivers an impressive debut as a leader with Save Big. He puts together a sympathetic and dedicated team that achieves a focused effort. The opening "Saguache" sets the tone with its unpretentious melody, which slowly builds intensity to reach an exhilarating climax. After such a brilliant introduction, the band doesn't lose any steam, executing quality material with a remarkable consistency. The musicians never rush, but avoid sounding static. Both the compositions and improvisations are carefully structured and articulated, and although they nod to tradition, they share a progressive spirit. While some cuts include Eastern sonorities, they all follow an unpredictable path and show a real sense of purpose. Johnson is a thoughtful player who can produce a large range of tones and textures through his masterful use of mutes. He has found a perfect foil in alto sax John O'Gallagher, whose versatility is a definite asset. The rhythm section features the ubiquitous Kermit Driscoll on bass and the lesser-known Mark Ferber on drums. They play with a welcome economy of notes, apply all the right touches, and place adequate punctuation. All those qualities make for a promising debut by a musician to keep under close watch.