[TR24][OF] Andreas Oberg - Six String Evolution - 2010/2017 (Fusion)

For his sophomore release with Resonance Records, Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and producer Andreas Öberg presents Six String Evolution. Featuring John Patitucci on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, Dave Kikoski on keys, and Darmon Meader on sax and vocals, this is an ear-charming mix of smooth jazz, ballads and funk, with hints of Latin influences.
Guitarist Andreas Oberg's lean and uncomplicated style is attractive to followers of the instrument in contemporary jazz circles to the point where he can command attention from many formidable players accompanying him. This star-studded album finds Oberg in great company, as it features drummer Lewis Nash, bassist John Patitucci, keyboardist David Kikoski, and some lesser knowns. The surprise addition is Darmon Meader from the New York Voices, not singing, but playing the tenor saxophone in a very competent, post-Michael Brecker style. Musically, Oberg is comfortable in fun funk, pop-jazz, or neo-bop settings, all heard on this diverse CD within a framework/showcase for his estimable talents. The ensemble covers pop tunes by Michael Sembello, Gino Vanelli, and Stevie Wonder, as well as the Les McCann/Gene McDaniels evergreen "Compared to What" with a switched-up beat. But it is on the merry montuno-to-neo-bop cover of the Pancho Sanchez composition "Papa Gato" where Kikoski and Oberg cut loose, while they join together on the bright Geoff Keezer-penned "Madame Grenouille." In Brazilian tones with his acoustic guitar, or alongside the pleasant and formidable Meader, Oberg proves compatible in styles that are more commercial, yet artistic. He's a work in progress, making inroads on developing a personal approach, and a player to watch for 2010 and beyond.

foobar2000 1.3.9 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2017-10-28 18:02:58
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Analyzed: Andreas Öberg / Six String Evolution
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DR         Peak         RMS     Duration Track
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DR11      -1.28 dB   -14.07 dB      6:10 01-Papa Gato
DR10      -1.35 dB   -13.89 dB      5:56 02-Madame Grenouille
DR13      -0.84 dB   -16.72 dB      7:10 03-We'll Be Together Again
DR11      -1.00 dB   -14.01 dB      8:13 04-Archibald's Dance
DR11      -1.27 dB   -13.90 dB      5:34 05-From The Bottom Of My Heart
DR11      -1.22 dB   -14.33 dB      5:46 06-Meu Bom Velho (My Dear Sir)
DR10      -2.12 dB   -14.06 dB      5:09 07-Brother To Brother
DR11      -0.88 dB   -13.55 dB      4:02 08-Amar A Maria (To Love Maria)
DR10      -2.19 dB   -13.34 dB      4:18 09-Compared To What?
DR13      -1.08 dB   -17.05 dB      5:30 10-Dawn Ballad
DR10      -1.44 dB   -13.42 dB      5:37 11-Maniac
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Number of tracks:  11
Official DR value: DR11
Samplerate:        44100 Hz
Channels:          2
Bits per sample:   24
Bitrate:           1446 kbps
Codec:             FLAC
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