|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Personnel: Seamus Blake (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Lage Lund (guitar); Dave Kikoski (piano); Bill Stewart (drums). Audio Mixer: Max Bolleman. Liner Note Author: C. Andrew Hovan. Seamus... Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
||
 |
Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether |
 |
|
• SKU: 5572455 • UPC: 8712474131723 • Shipping: $1.95 • Description: Personnel: Seamus Blake (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Lage Lund (guitar); Dave Kikoski (piano); Bill Stewart (drums). Audio Mixer: Max Bolleman. Liner Note Author: C. Andrew Hovan. Seamus Blake continues to make quality recordings that are about as consistent as any modern jazz tenor saxophonist in the business. Within the boundaries of the neo-bop style the Criss Cross label favors, Blake and his band present more of his original music that to certain degrees pushes the envelope ever so slightly. This is pretty much the same band -- with the inclusion of Australian-born bassist Matt Clohesy -- that produced Blake's acclaimed CD Way Out Willy from 2007. Guitarist Lage Lund works closely in tandem alongside Blake on most of these selections, offering a sound that is hard to resist, and easy to love. With peerless drummer Bill Stewart and the masterful pianist Dave Kikoski, Blake and his mates can do very little wrong. And it is not so much that Blake is coming into his own as a composer -- he's always been pretty good -- but there's something about the pairing of Vancouver, Canada's Blake with Norwegian native Lund that turns chilled bodies of melody into vivid, warm refrains. The title track is a great example of how the tenor saxophonists steady-handed approach is turned out from Michael Brecker's visage into something all his own. The fact that Blake played violin in his younger days goes a long way in explaining why he's comfortable with interpreting Claude Debussy's "String Quartet in G Minor, Opus 10" on soprano sax alongside Kikoski's pastoral, patient musings. Then there's the tender ballad "The Song That Lives Inside" which could be a reinterpretation of "I Concentrate On You," one of the more beautiful and heartfelt ballads from anyone in recent times. But in the long run, Blake is a masterful, thoughtful player in the well-past-hard-to-post-bop idiom, stringing together serpentine lines with Lund as if they were truly one instrumentalist. The road song "A Beleza Que Vem" is less Latin jazz, although Stewart's insistent-turned-stick clicks might imply to the contrary, while the highlight track of the album, "Minor Celebrity," has the kinetic, jumpy, spiky kind of sound that leaps forth from the speakers, and has one begging for more. John Scofield's "Dance Me Home" also made the cut on this recording as the opener, a good prelude for the remainder of the tracks in that it has a light and pretty delicacy unexpectedly subtle, and for these players, even a bit daring. It cannot be overemphasized how well this group plays together, while the international makeup of the quintet makes for an agreeable music fit in a style of music that continues to reinvent itself. This studio effort, along with the Live in Italy double-disc, both indicate Seamus Blake is not on the verge any longer, but in the prime of his career as one of the finest exponents of current-day jazz. ~ Michael G. Nastos |
||
 |
||
Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Promotion Codes
In addition to Price Comparison Deals don't forget to check out the latest Overstock.com Promotional Codes, Coupon Codes, Discounts, Specials, and Free Shipping Offers by visiting the Overstock.com Promotion Codes Section. You've taken the first step of any savvy shopper by finding the best price, but don't miss out on the very best deal by combining coupons, promotions and special offers whenever possible.
We have automatically scanned our extensive coupon database for any promotion codes or special discounts that would be best suited to shoppers searching for Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether at Overstock.com - with so many promotions available, it can be quite a task to sift through every possible deal. We've also checked to see if Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether at Overstock.com appeared in any other popular price comparison search results for easy access to various discount shopping guides. Keep in mind, you can also perform your own price comparison search to narrow the results even further based on the exact item you are hoping to find if Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether at Overstock.com wasn't a perfect match.
| Thank you for visiting our page devoted to Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether at Overstock.com! With a price comparison search engine featuring millions of products at hundreds of popular stores, plus thousands of hand-picked coupons and promotion codes, we hope you'll remember to visit FreshmanExperience.com before your next online shopping expedition! What began as a discount shopping guide for college freshmen has grown into a vast resource for bargain hunters of all ages, so let our ongoing dedication to scoring the best price possible serve as a resource when shopping for Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether at Overstock.com and much more!Of course, you can find Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Promotion Codes all year long, but holidays usually bring extra savings, sales and discounts with them as an added bonus! Be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Thanksgiving Specials, Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Holiday Specials, Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Black Friday Specials, Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Cyber Monday Specials and Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether Christmas Specials! As soon as new Seamus Quartet Blake - Bellwether holiday specials are announced, you'll find them listed on this page for easy access in your search for the best prices!The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday because for many retailers it was the day they went from being in the red to being in the black when they became profitable for the year. It is also the official beginning of the holiday shopping season, and Black Friday has become known for some of the best bargains, discounts and deals of the entire year! Everyone has watched stampeding crowds on the local news or diehard bargain hunters camping out overnight so they can be among the first to grab limited black friday specials at their favorite local retailers... However, if you prefer doing your holiday discount shopping from the warm and cozy comfort of home, then Cyber Monday was designed with you in mind! Online retailers spotted the Black Friday frenzy sweeping across the country as it took over brick and mortar locations - rather than compete for your black friday attention, they concocted a day that is all their own and named it Cyber Monday! The Monday after Thanksgiving is when your favorite online stores slash prices and offer their very best prices to help usher in the online holiday shopping season! That means big savings for you whether you choose to brave the local crowds on Black Friday or avoid the madness by browsing online during Cyber Monday Sales! Not to worry - the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving might get the most attention for discount holiday shopping, but if you procrastinate beyond that magical bargain hunting window it doesn't mean you will be completely left out... In fact, this promises to be an exceptionally consumer-friendly holiday shopping season with sales, coupons and discounts extending far beyond Black Friday and Cyber Monday and allowing you to find the best prices on holiday gifts until the very last minute! Hoping to avoid discount shopping withdrawal? Even after Christmas and Hanukkah have come and gone, you'll still have After Holiday Specials to help usher in the New Year! |
|
Promotions
|
|
Featured Discount Coupons
|
|
Featured Free Shipping Deals
|
|
Featured Travel Specials
|
|
Featured Free Gift Offers
|
|
Featured Electronics Discounts
|
Copyright © 2006-2026 FreshmanExperience.com. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy.
Questions? Comments? Send your feedback to support@freshmanexperience.com
Questions? Comments? Send your feedback to support@freshmanexperience.com