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Liberation Prophecy: Last Exit Angel

Read "Last Exit Angel" reviewed by Robert R. Calder

by Robert R. Calder
March 22, 2007

Jacob Duncan composed the music of this very diverse set of jazz interfacing with other musics. He also penned the words for the five songs with vocals. A startlingly able altoist, the musicianship of this Louisville, Kentucky ensemble matches him at Premier League standard. Todd Hildreth's pianistic virtuosity on the initially Kurt Weill-ish “Armed Ant War" is worthy of Bösendorfer and Bartok in a big hall. Demonstrating wit and swing, he's a startling pianist with resources from ...