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Jim Hobbs & The Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Lapis Exilis

Read "Lapis Exilis" reviewed by Germein Linares


The Fully Celebrated Orchestra is an uncommon creature, even in the bizarro world of free jazz. While its music remains firmly rooted in the jazz aesthetic, the orchestra frequently invites other elements to its dance. Invite might be too soft, actually; these players demand action, movement, and depth from rock, soul, funk, and several non-Western influences. ...

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Jim Hobbs & the Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Lapis Exilis

Read "Lapis Exilis" reviewed by Paul Olson


Boston-based altoist Jim Hobbs and his Fully Celebrated Orchestra combine vast musical prowess and playful, irreverent intelligence on Lapis Exilis. No one today is playing the alto better than Hobbs--the vast range of tones he summons from the small horn is altogether remarkable--and Orchestra members cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum, bassist Timo Shanko, and drummer Django Carranza ...


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