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Dana Fitzsimons: Fault Lines

by Richard J Salvucci
July 22, 2022

Fault Lines is never going to be confused with easy listening. While it has somehow acquired the label of free jazz, whatever that is, it is not cacophonous, aimless or even particularly adventurous. It is difficult in the way that Brad Mehldau is difficult, which is to say, one has to pay attention. There are distinct inner and outer voicings, and the role of the rhythm section is to amplify or modify them. It may be a bit surprising not ...