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Yana: baby/people
ByThe music here is far-removed from the Sturm-und-Drang approach of some free improvisation. Yana are concerned with space, texture and the subtle nuances of musical conversation, but also allow for the outpouring of controlled emotion. The titles of these three improvisations"babies," "the children," "The People"are suggestive of growth and development leading to the final achievement of efficacy and mastery.
"babies" begins haltingly with small sounds that seem only loosely connected with each other. Voices emerge, individually at first, gradually shifting into the turn-taking of dialogue before transforming into a powerful statement by vibes but driven by bass and drums. With "the children"to continue the analogyit's as if the grasp of language is now more complex, more confident in play. Sounds are now layered upon each other, the metallic tones of vibraphone upon the wooden timbres of the bass and skin of the drums, before the track rises in a musical babel.
By the final track, "The People," Yana is all grown-up but still enraptured by the possibilities of play. The music builds slowly from individual statements to flow freely before its final deluge and abrupt curtailment. It's an impressive conclusion to what is a very coherent, intelligent piece of music-making.
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Track Listing
babies; the children; The People
Personnel
Corey Mwamba (vibraphone), Dave Kane (bass), Joshua Blackmore (drums)
Album information
Title: baby/people | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Two Rivers Records
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