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Jim Snidero: Strings
ByThe recording’s primary soloist, Snidero consistently radiates excitement and a beboper’s willingness to take risks on ballads (“Theme For Ernie,” “Forever Gone”) and upbeat material (“Slipping Away,” “Ventura”). These liberties are enhanced by the fact that he never allows the strings to become too dense or overly prominent—yet, his writing for the section is often full, lush, and beautiful. During “It’s The Talk Of The Town,” for example, they lay out for an entire chorus, then return and serve as a muted foil for the leader’s flight.
Another important factor in the recording’s success is an excellent, responsive rhythm section. Pianist Renee Rosnes (who contributes several fine solos), bassist Paul Gill, and drummer Billy Drummond are just right for Snidero’s elastic group conception, mixing a flowing, unforced sense of motion with more concentrated swing. Drummond, in particular, is brilliant. At times his brushes on the snare or a stick to the ride cymbal are barely audible; in other instances, like on “Torrent,” his persistent accents to the drums take charge and confront the ensemble and soloists.
Track Listing
Slipping Away; River Suite: Dawn; River Suite: On The Bank; River Suite: Torrent; Theme For Ernie; Forever Gone; Ventura; It's The Talk Of The Town.
Personnel
Jim Snidero
saxophone, altoRenee Rosnes
pianoPaul Gill
bass, acousticBilly Drummond
drumsDavid Finck
bass, acousticJim Snidero:alto flute; Laura Seaton: concertmaster; Mark Feldman, Joyce Hamman, Cenovia Cummings; Paul Woodiel, Sue Lorentsen: violins; Ralph Ferris, Kenji Bunch: violas; Tomas Ulrich, Mary Wooten: cellos.
Album information
Title: Strings | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Savant Records
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About Jim Snidero
Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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