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Dmitri Matheny: Cascadia
ByMatheny shares the front line with saxophonist Charles McNeal whose solos (on soprano or tenor sax), much like the leader's, are bright and well-reasoned with nary a misspent note or phrase. The rhythm section is sharp and on-point too, with strong accompaniment and dexterous solos by pianist Bill Anschell (who also wrote the soft-flowing "Humble Origins") reinforcing steadfast groundwork from bassist Phil Sparks and drummer Mark Ivester.
Matheny wrote the tasteful opener, "Cascadia," which precedes "Tadd Dameron's jazz standard, "On a Misty Night," and five more of Matheny's bright and easygoing compositions (including one bossa, "Perfect Peaches," and one ballad, "Dark Eyes"). "Evergreen Girl" is a soulflul jazz-shuffle, "Bourdain" a warm tribute to the late celebrity chef and author, Anthony Bourdain. "Humble Origins" is sandwiched between Jimmy Webb's pop hit, "Wichita Lineman," and John Coltrane's lustrous ballad, "After the Rain," which closes the session.
Matheny is a master of his chosen horn, and Cascadia, his twelfth album as leader, redeems in expressiveness and beauty what it may lack in fire and brimstone.
Track Listing
Cascadia; On a Misty Night; Evergreen Girl; Dark Eyes; Perfect Peaches; The Lonesome Road; Bourdain; Wichita Lineman; Humble Origins; After the Rain.
Personnel
Dmitri Matheny
flugelhornCharles McNeal
saxophone, altoBill Anschell
pianoPhil Sparks
bassMark Ivester
drumsAlbum information
Title: Cascadia | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Origin Records
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