2011-08-19
Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara teams up with seasoned session men Anthony Jackson (bass) and Simon Phillips (drums) for a trio that uses their instruments to "speak" emotions (hence the title of the disc). Hiromi plays with emotion, whether or not the tempo is fast or slow--and before the song is over, that's usually super-charged. The title track opener begins sedately and then picks up locomotive steam. The three musicians work well together, although I do like the one solo piece of the set, "Haze." The closer is ear-catching, too, a jazz take on Beethoven's "Pathetique." Roll over, Ludwig. 08/11 Michael J.PETER ROM TRIO
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The End of Times Orchestra
Meets Eno Diamond
QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Premieres
THE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
THE STANLEY CLARKE BAND
INARA GEORGE WITH VAN DYKE PARKS
An Invitation
CLIFTON ANDERSON
AND SO WE CARRY ON
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