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Chip White: Harlem Sunset
By“I Want To Talk” is a multicolored ballad featuring Bartz’ lush, soaring-to-the-heavens alto work. “Club 609” is a Bop-ish swing with bright horn arrangements and upbeat soloing by Roditi, Eubanks and Bartz as the loose vibe, sweet-tempered arrangement and memorable melodies go straight to the heart. No messing around here, these pieces are tight, to the point and leave a lasting impression! White investigates some complex polyrhythms as he sweeps across his toms and performs rapid triplets on “The Wizard”. Steve Nelson stretches on the cool, sleek “Circle Dance” in tandem with Bartz’ laid back yet sumptuous soprano sax solo. The band pull out the stops on “We (to Kristen and Me)” as White and Williams dutifully purvey multi-layered rhythmic textures often integrating samba beats into the rapid pulse.
Harlem Sunset is a fine showcase for Chip White’s talents as a tunesmith, bandleader and technician. Each piece strikes a significant chord while the up-tempo flow and memorable charts equate to a recording you are not likely to forget! * * * * ½
Track Listing
Another Planet; Excuse Me Now; I Want To Talk About You; Club 609; The Wizard; Circle Dance; We (To Kristen And Me); Harlem Sunset.
Personnel
Chip White
drumsGary Bartz
saxophone, altoRobin Eubanks
tromboneSteve Nelson
vibraphoneClaudio Roditi
trumpetBuster Williams
bassClaudio Roditi: trumpet, flugelhorn; Robin Eubanks: trombone; Gary Bartz: alto, soprano saxophone; Steve Nelson: vibraphone; Buster Williams: bass; Chip White; drums.
Album information
Title: Harlem Sunset | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Postcards