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2005-02-06
Sixty-seven year-old Alice Coltrane (widow of the legendary John) is joined by sons Ravi and Oran and other great names in jazz – Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette and Jeff “Tain” Waits – in this set, Alice’s first major recording in over 20 years.She’s chosen three
main themes to express her art – Indian/Hindu structures (#1, #4, #11);
traditional spiritual/gospel foundations (#2, #5, #6); and homages to
her departed husband (#7, #8, #9). The results are inspiring, sometimes
challenging, but mostly rewarding. I’m drawn more to her piano work
than the Wurlitzer or synthesizer numbers, but her talent shines in them
all. (And thanks to a great supporting cast, too: Check out DeJohnette’s
drum solo in “Leo.”)
Just as we’ve missed her husband, we’ve missed Alice, too. It is good – and important – to have her back.
JEFF LORBER FUSION
Galaxy
Jay Geils, Duke Robillard and Gerry Beaudoin
New Guitar Summit
ARJUN
Pieces
DIANA KRALL
The Very Best of Diana Krall
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Next Stop...Soweto, Vol. 3: Giants, Ministers and Makers -- Jazz in South Aftrica 1963-1984
DIGITAL PRIMITIVES
Hum, Crackle, and Pop
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