(Post-Bop) Kenny Werner - Democracy: Live at the Blue Note - 2006, FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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It's hard to believe that a jazz musician would be fired for trying to create something new every night, but it's happened to pianist Kenny Werner. "I'm a lousy sideman, he says in the liner notes to Democracy: Live at the Blue Note. Fortunately, this is his gig, and its loose exploratory nature proves it's not necessary to abandon symmetrical time or change-based structure to keep things sounding fresh, night after night.
This may be Werner's gig, but the title says it all. He surrounds himself with a group of like-minded players, including bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade, who feel like two halves of the same organism. Matt Shulman is a sharply focused trumpeter who bears some comparison to Kenny Wheeler—who, coincidentally, makes a guest appearance on the album's closing two tracks. Saxophonist David Sanchez has, in recent years, transcended his Latin roots, evolving into a significant player in any context.
Earmarks of Werner's desire to "create new stuff on the bandstand every night begin with his gentle solo intro to "Democracy Now. Gradually building towards a two-chord vamp that signals the band in, its theme is a brief but complex statement. Sanchez and Shulman are the primary voices, but Colley and Werner provide occasional counterpoint and Blade creates a turbulent undertow that pulls everyone forward into the solo section.
Blade's intuitive strength on the lithely swinging, Wayne Shorter-inspired "Fish Gotta Fly elevates Werner's already imaginative solo to even higher ground. And when the band drops out in the middle of the balladic "Untitled Lament, Werner proves himself on the same plane as Keith Jarrett when it comes to spontaneous invention.
Jazz artists have been inspired by singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell's innovative guitar voicings for years, but Werner's buoyant "One for Joni captures her distinctive language and phrasing better than most. Blade and Colley give it an ever-so-slight gospel-cum-funk underpinning, and Werner delivers his most resonant solo of the set.
Wheeler joins the group for the set's finale. "Intro to Hedwig's Theme is a freely lyrical duet with Colley that leads into the minor-key main body of the tune. Sounding at first like something out of the soundtrack to The Elephant Man, it morphs into a Coltrane-like modal workout where Sanchez starts simply, but builds into referential cascading flurries and high pitched screams. Wheeler's brief solo is a fiery counterpoint to the gentle lyricism of his own recent It Takes Two! (Cam Jazz, 2006), while Werner's solo is, once again, uncannily supported by Colley and Blade.
The multifaceted Democracy might make you wish you'd been there, but it's even better news that it's been documented, allowing you to discover something new with each and every listen.

This album, recorded at Blue Note at the beginning of this year, begins in the same manner that Kenny Werner's concert did during last month's residence at the same club: with a solo piano piece that emphasizes the subtleties of the pianist's fingering by exploring the whole keyboard in a classically inspired manner. The band joins in after a few bars, but the focus is mostly on Werner's piano work, showcasing (on stage) the chops of young trumpetist Matt Shulman, who took advantage of the reverb on his mic. (Kenny Wheeler, who performs on the disc, was not present at the gig.) Saxophonist David Sanchez also shines on the tune.
"One for Joni is inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell, whom Werner mentioned listening to while driving back home after a gig. The tune has a folksy, bluesy feel that provides a lot of freedom for the musicians to play around. Certainly one of the best moments in the album, it was also one of the most enjoyable parts of the concert.
The only part of the album (and show) that was not enjoyable was Werner's adaptation of John Williams' "Hedwig's Theme, taken from the soundtrack of the Harry Potter movies. The melody, in its original format, helps bring to life the fantasy of J.K. Rowling's pages, but in a jazz setting it is too tight—and one couldn't help but notice a certain discomfort among the musicians (this comes across on the album as well). It is a difficult theme to work around, and though Werner's quintet nails it well, it is still hard on the ear.
Werner also played two tunes that were not on the Democracy album. "New Amsterdam is between a '70s funk groove and Brubeck-esque feel. The tune, performed mostly as a trio, showcased both bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade's talents. He also played the mellow "Uncovered Heart mostly solo, followed by a sax/trumpet duet, ending with Shulman blowing to create a wind effect. Werner said the song was dedicated to his daughter (who tragically died in a car accident in October) and would be featured on an upcoming disc.

Kenny Werner - piano
Kenny Wheeler - trumpet
David Sanchez - saxophone
Matt Shulman - trumpet
Brian Blade - drums
Scott Colley - bass
Recorded live at The Blue Note, New York on February 2-5, 2006.