Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » Walter Norris: From Another Star
Walter Norris: From Another Star
On this CD Norris gives a broad overview of his mastery as a composer, arranger and performer and his command of music: rhythm, harmony and melody. For example, the opening track "From Another Star" presents a theme in 13/8 time with a melody typical for Norris. "Sunhazed", a revised version of "Enkephalins" (from Winter Rose ), makes a welcome reappearance with another Norris-typical melodic sequence. Other tracks have an impressionistic flurry or a Bach-like section. Although Norris' approach to music is intellectual, the music presented here is instantly accessible. Most of the tracks on this CD are pensive and have emotional warmth to them. The emphasis lies on interesting harmonies throughout, "All the Things You Are" is beautifully reharmonised. Yet Norris intersperses some pianistic sparkle and leaves us with the up-tempo "Tiger Rag". Last but not least Norris' bassist, Mike Richmond, deserves a few words of praise. He sensitively supports Norris, he walks (in Kern's standard and elsewhere) and solos a fine interplay. The recording quality matches this fine achievement. Recommended!
Sunburst Recordings can be found at www.walter-norris.de.
Track Listing
1) From Another Star 2) Images Enhanced 3) Yesterday's Gardenia 4) Elysium 5) All the Things You Are 6) Sunhazed 7) New Flame 8) A Crest of Amber 9) Dark Brows 10) Tiger Rag
Personnel
Walter Norris
pianoWalter Norris: piano; Mike Richmond: bass
Album information
Title: From Another Star | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Sunburst Recordings
< Previous
2000 Rewind
Next >
Nocturnal