Harvesting Semblances And Affinities

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Harvesting Semblances and AffinitiesOpis:ReviewAlthough the Chicago saxophonist has no major label to ensure him front page promo, his return to the world of CD releases after a near four-year hiatus is something of an event, such is his reputation. Coleman has exerted a substantial influence on the jazz world since his emergence in the early 80s and the M-Base sound that he largely pioneered–rhythm organised in uneven or shifting meters; aggressively staccato melodies; agitated song structures–had a decisive impact on adventurous younger musicians such as Robert Mitchell, Malik Mezzadri and, latterly, Vijay Iyer. Coleman is one of a select group of jazz musicians who have both a composing and improvising style that can largely be recognised from a single bar of music, and this latest release is no exception to that rule. The counterpoint is still inventively prickly. The pulse of most of the songs still has a deliciously off-centre feel, as if the downbeat was moving around, but without reducing the internal cohesion of the rhythm section or its combustible swing. Of greater importance is the character of Coleman's group, Five Elements. Trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson and trombonist Tim Albright are both longstanding associates and they are customarily incisive, while the new drums and bass team of Tyshawn Sorey and Thomas Morgan strike an impressive blend of propulsion and restraint. But the key member of the line-up is arguably vocalist Jen Shyu. She has a unique tone, one that is both masculine and feminine, sliding between contralto and soprano, to bring as much ardour as grace to arrangements. For the most part, she is deployed either as an accompanying piano or a fourth horn, often doubling sax lines, the effect of which is to create a timbral richness without being overly dense. Indeed, compared to a classic Coleman work like 1997's Genesis, there is a slightly more airy, gliding quality in the melodic lines even though the underlying rhythms are resolutely tough. Undeniably introspective, this is nonetheless music with an extrovert muscularity and stark physicality that would make it hard to ignore in performance. --Kevin Le Gendre Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new windowProduct descriptionAbout this ItemThe item format is a CDThis specific sale is a new release, shipped direct from the manufacturerThe Artist Name is Steve Coleman And Five ElementsThe Title is Harvesting Semblances And AffinitiesCondition NewOther CommentsNew Store StockThe Media Condition is NewThis is new and unplayed The Sleeve Condition is NewNew unplayed We Use Stock ImagesBecause we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. The Sleeve When we describe the sleeve we are describing the printed paper cover or booklet that is included inside the case. The case is not part of the sleeve. CD Version CD's are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, demonstration (demo), not for sale, promotional (promo), special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The CD you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling before you buy it. This CD Inner and Outer Sleeve For this specific sale the CDs sleeve condition refers only to the inner paper insert sleeve, and does not refer to the outer digipak, jewel case or cardboard outer casing. While we ship all items with some outer casing, such as a digipak, jewel case, cardboard casing, or plastic sleeve, for this specifAutor:Steve ColemanNośnik:Audio CDPłyt:Język: English: Published; English: Original Language; EnglishData wydania: 2010-06-08Waga: 0.14 gramWysokość: 0.4 cmSzerokość: 4.9 cmDługość: 5.7 cmHarvesting Semblances and AffinitiesCDs Vinyl Styles Jazz CDs Vinyl Styles PopBrand: PI RECORDINGSUWAGA: Kupując produkt na tej aukcji zgadzasz się na wydłużony termin realizacji wysyłki (10-14 dni roboczych). Podany towar pochodzi z zagranicznego magazynu, stąd wydłużony czas realizacji który podany jest obok.