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Pachora: Unn
ByOn “Pitta”, the group chemistry serves as a model or precursor for the style of music and interplay which showcases the amazing comprehension these fellows have for non-Western harmonies, rhythmic structures, unorthodox scales and tonal ranges. “Riff” features Jim Black’s colorful and absorbing percussion work as Sverrisson’s bass maneuvers provide the extraordinary impact yet punctuate the linear thematic developments here and throughout. “My Life Is A Nostalgia” provokes notions of “Belly-Dancers” performing at a festival somewhere in Egypt as the profound imagery hits home in enticing fashion. “My Life Is A Nostalgia” along with many of these fine compositions are gleefully tantalizing and in some respects could be considered sexy or sensual depending on one’s point of view or sense of imagination.
Pachora is not a gimmick band or a sideshow. These lads are part of jazz’ future as their individual track records and impressive modern jazz discography’s would indicate. Pachora is just another milestone for a bunch of musicians who are dynamically paving the way for a better “musical” world and the results thus far, prove beyond a doubt that they are way ahead of schedule. **** ½
Personnel
Chris Speed; Clarinet: Brad Shepik; Tambura, Electric Saz, Banjar, Tres: Skuli Sverrisson; Bass, Bajo Sexto: Jim Black; Snare & Bass Drum, Dumbek, Percussion.
Web: www.knittingfactory.com
Album information
Title: Unn | Year Released: 1999 | Record Label: Knitting Factory
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