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Multiple Reviews

Chris Potter: Underground and Hands

by Riel Lazarus
May 29, 2006

Chris PotterUndergroundSunnyside2006 Kasper VillaumeHandsStunt2006 Acclaimed saxophonist Chris Potter has already earned two recording credits for 2006, though on remarkably different releases. The first--a Potter-led session entitled Underground--finds him in the electrifying company of guitarists Wayne Krantz and Adam Rogers, keyboardist Craig Taborn and drummer Nate Smith. The second album--Danish pianist Kasper Villaume's Hands--sees ...

Album Review

Chris Potter: Underground

Read "Underground" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff
May 22, 2006

La prima cosa che salta all’occhio ascoltando questo ottimo Underground del saxofonista americano Chris Potter è la presenza di una sottile anomalia che rende questo lavoro utile per capire da che parte sta andando il jazz contemporaneo. Molto semplicemente si tratta di una anomalia nella strumentazione: manca infatti il basso, acustico o elettrico che sia. E la sua funzione è divisa non troppo equamente fra il chitarrista Wayne Krantz e il tastierista Craig Taborn. In realtà è soprattutto quest’ultimo, con ...

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Interview

Chris Potter: Raising the Bar

by Mike Brannon
April 17, 2006

Like the ripples in a still lake, emanating in every direction across its surface, sometimes certain realizations strike you repeatedly within a short period—like becoming aware of something or someone for the first time, and then referencing it again and again from different sources as your awareness catches up to your first perception. At that point you're involved and, of course, want to know more.Such was my experience of first encountering tenor saxophonist Chris Potter's music. Having heard ...

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Extended Analysis

Underground

by R. Emmet Sweeney
March 17, 2006

Chris Potter Underground Sunnyside Records 2006 Consensus is always the sought-after ideal in criticism. When writers can line up behind an artist and declare his or her greatness, the health of an art form is reinforced. We need to ordain geniuses to be reassured that this love of ours is still valid, and that our scribblings, you know, mean something. Jazz hasn't had a young mobilizing figure like ...

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Album Review

Chris Potter: Underground

Read "Underground" reviewed by Troy Collins

by Troy Collins
March 8, 2006

Billed as Chris Potter's funk album, Underground takes a conceptual leap of faith into uncharted waters. Classifying this as either a funk or a fusion record is shortsighted. Though a strong rhythmic undercurrent flows through the majority of the record, it offers much more.One of the most promising tenor saxophonists of his generation, Potter is joined by an all-star lineup. Ubiquitous keyboardist Craig Taborn handles double duty as Fender Rhodes soloist and the group's bass foundation. Underexposed but ...

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Album Review

Chris Potter: Underground

Read "Underground" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
January 27, 2006

At only 35, saxophonist Chris Potter has amassed a surprisingly large discography--over a dozen records as a leader, and collaborations that include a marathon eight-year relationship with bassist Dave Holland. His technical prowess, robust tone and uncanny control are matched by a seemingly endless imagination, allowing him to build extended solos that never lose focus. And yet, despite his emergence as one of the most important saxophonists of his generation, there's always been a lingering feeling of promise yet to ...

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Album Review

Chris Potter: Underground

Read "Underground" reviewed by Paul Olson

by Paul Olson
January 24, 2006

Anyone who's been floored in the last few years by a particular live or recorded performance by Chris Potter--whether he was fronting his own group or playing, say, with Dave Holland or Dave Douglas--may raise an eyebrow at this statement, but here it comes anyway.He's gotten even better.If you weren't at the late set of Potter's recent gig at New York's 55 Bar, well, fine--while the veteran saxman seemed to effortlessly connect us mortals to the ...