Jazz Articles about Tim O'Dell & Tatsu Aoki

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Tim O'Dell & Tatsu Aoki: Ancient Pines

by Jim Santella
October 25, 2005

Through their spirited duo session, saxophonist Tim O'Dell and bassist Tatsu Aoki create a lovely chamber jazz atmosphere. They swing, experiment, solo comfortably, swing some more, and interpret this program of original compositions with creative passion. The arrangement of this true duo session allows each artist to step forward and contribute on an equal basis. Aoki bows his instrument and plucks with a lively rhythmic groove, while O'Dell soars lyrically with alto and soprano melodic sketches.

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