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Dave Douglas: Charms Of The Night Sky
ByDave Douglas composed 9 of the 13 songs. His "Bal Masque" is a lovely waltz that, through the accordion, captures the essence of French folk music. The up-tempo Klezmer piece "Facing West" incorporates a powerful jazz/swing idiom into danceable festival surroundings. Similarly, "Decafinata" swings with an enjoyable out-of-step waltz time that induces an urge for gala dancing. Later, Douglas soars gently with the lyrical melody of Herbie Hancock's "Little One" as the trio backs him appropriately. Guy Klucevsek's "Wild Coffee" kicks up the heels of Eastern European traditional dance. His "The Girl with the Rose Hips" contrasts that with a sleep-inducing muted trumpet and accordion duet. The session turns to the world for inspiration, incorporates creativity, and maintains an element of swing throughout. Highly Recommended.
Track Listing
Charms of the Night Sky; Bal Masque; Sea Change; Facing West; Dance in Thy Soul; Little One; Wild Coffee; The Girl with the Rose Hips; Decafinata; Poveri Fiori; Odyssey; Twisted; Codetta.
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Dave Douglas
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Title: Charms Of The Night Sky | Year Released: 1998 | Record Label: Winter & Winter
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