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Chad Taylor: Smoke Shifter
by Carl Medsker
Smoke Shifter leans toward tradition, which is perhaps a bit surprising given the exploratory, cutting-edge music previously produced by everyone in this quintet. Led by master percussionist Chad Taylor, the album is a diverse program of well-crafted, contemporary songs performed by an egalitarian collective. Taylor co-founded the Chicago Underground bands with Rob Mazurek, celebrated Albert Ayler with Marc Ribot and performs with the Exploding Star Orchestra. Prominent amongst his numerous collaborations is his essential work in James Brandon ...
Continue ReadingShot x Shot: Shot x Shot
by AAJ Italy Staff
Dietro al nome di Shot x Shot si nasconde un quartetto di giovani musicisti di Philadelphia, fra i quali i più noti sono il sassofonista contralto Dan Scofield ed il contrabbassista Matt Engle per aver lavorato ed inciso con il Sonic Liberation Front. Il loro esordio è quasi un demo, registrato dal vivo alla St. Mary Church della loro città e quindi ricca di effetti d'eco. La sostanza musicale tuttavia è abbastanza interessante in quanto i quattro seguono proprie vie ...
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