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Antoine Fafard: Ad Perpetuum
ByIt would have been easy for the bassist to dish out a high-tech chops-fest, given the lineup. Well, there's no shortage of technical acumen, but Fafard's ultimate goal is to focus on sustainable compositions, tendering a holistic and advantageous underpinning for the musicians simmering solo jaunts. Hence, the program is often outlined on flourishing and expansive formulations and guest keyboardist Gerry Etkins' lithe synth lines on the frothy "Riff & Raft" and two other tracks." Moreover, a good portion of these comps proffer memorable themes amid a few unexpected detours and some raging unison passages.
On "D-Day," Colauita and Husband institute an imposing rock pulse, leading to a funky contrast and thorny, odd-metered diversions, topped off by saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella's soaring notes. Most of these comps feature Fafard and De Villiers Jr's fluidly scorching lines and acute harmonic sensibilities. And the bassist's dual role as a director of operations and soloist is nicely contrasted by his lyrically rich runs, abetted by super-speed, melodically tinged phrasings. However "The Egg," is an ominously crafted delight, modeled with bursting flurries and the leader's looping notes. Otherwise, Fafard reaffirms that in the proper hands, the jazz fusion or jazz rock genres are not six-feet under, as some might be inclined to believe.
Track Listing
Shuffle It!; Riff & Raft; Polyseven; Same But Different; Five Course Meal; D-Day; Eternal Loop; Slash One; The Egg; Presilence.
Personnel
Antoine Fafard
bassAntoine Farfard : bass, classical guitar; Vinnie Colaiuta: drums; Jerry De Villiers Jr: guitars; Gerry Etkins: keyboards (2,3, 7); Jean-Pierre Zanella: saxophones (6,9, 10);Gary Husband: drums (6).
Album information
Title: Ad Perpetuum | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Unicorn Records