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Eden Bareket Trio: Choice
ByWhile saxophonebassdrums trios are inevitably associated with free improvisation or free jazz, this is emphatically not the case on Choice. Eden Bareket's writing seems to be tailored exclusively for this trio, and hence it is impossible to imagine what his pieces would sound like with different players or a different instrumentation. The opener, "Jenga" is a case in point. A twisted, Charlie Parker-like opening statement, later repeated by brother Or, sets the stage for funky, contrapuntal harmonic / rhythmic base from which Bareket's fierce improvisation springs forth. Throughout the album, each instrument's part seems to be tightly woven together to form a sort of musical fabric; a continuum from which improvisations and variations flow and develop. Much the same can be said of "Unfinished Business" (here, Or's bass-playing is strongly reminiscent of Dave Holland's), the uber-funky "Arguing With Myself," and the slowly-building burner "Diphthong." It's an approach that works extremely well for these three musicians who are so highly attuned to one another. The result is an unusual and distinctive sound that, conceptually, falls closer to that of Odean Pope (specifically his 80s trio with Cornell Rochester and Gerald Veasley), and the various trios led by the wonderful guitarist Wayne Krantz. The end result, of course, is totally different, as Bareket's trio is resolutely acoustic.
Though Bareket's compositions and arrangements arefor the most partvery tightly conceived, the music on Choice doesn't come across as un-spontaneous or fussy. This is especially true of his more balladic, open-ended pieces such as the title track, his cover of Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up," and "The Last One." Each serves as a platform for Bareket's impassioned, blues-and gospel-tinged improvising, with sympathetic drums-and-bass support. A surprisingly mature and well-thought-out debut album, Choice left me wanting to hear more from all three musicians.
Track Listing
Jenga; Raccoon; Choice; Unfinished Business; Arguing with Myself; The Last One; Camel; Diphthong; Don’t Give Up.
Personnel
Eden Bareket
saxophone, baritoneEden Bareket: baritone saxophone; Or Bareket: bass; Felix Lecaros: drums.
Album information
Title: Choice | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Fresh Sound New Talent
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Instrument: Saxophone, baritone
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