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Graham Collier: Hoarded Dreams
ByThe short, dirge-like trombone solo on "Part 4 introduces a sombre, part-improvised, part-scored work which picks up pace and interest halfway through with the addition of drums. "Part 5 is back to more elaborate collective and individual improvisation, interspersed with subtle and unexpected arranged sections. The no-nonsense big band feel on the start of "Part 6 remains constant for its entire thirteen-plus minutes, and the conversely short ultimate track, "Part 7," is a superb and exciting finale to the album.
Given the calibre of the international musicians featured on this seventy-minute recording, it is probably invidious to single out any of the numerous soloists, but the solos themselves are universally outstanding. A feeling of continuity remains constant throughout, despite the occasional punctuation of audience applause and the fact that the music was recorded in a very large tent.
The whole of Hoarded Dreams works so well because it doesn't manage to get bogged down by any one particular style or genre. It bounces from free or collective improvisation to carefully scored ensemble sections, creating a surprisingly satisfying effect because it exploits a classic characteristic of jazz: creating a mood of tension followed by release. This previously unreleased work is nothing short of an extraordinary masterpiece.
Track Listing
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6; Part 7.
Personnel
Graham Collier
composer / conductorGeoff Warren: alto saxophone, alto flute; Juhanni Aaltonen: tenor saxophone, alto flute; Art Themen: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Matthias Schubert: tenor saxophone, oboe; John Surman: baritone saxophone, bass clarinet; Kenny Wheeler: trumpet, flugelhorn; Henry Lowther: trumpet, flugelhorn; Manfred Schoof: trumpet, flugelhorn; Tomasz Stanko: trumpet, flugelhorn; Ted Curson trumpet, flugelhorn; Malcolm Griffiths: trombone; Eje Thelin: trombone; Conny Bauer: trombone; Dave Powell: tuba; John Schr
Album information
Title: Hoarded Dreams | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Cuneiform Records
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