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The Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra: Clairvoyance
ByWhat is clearly evident here, right from the opening "The Mingus That I Knew, is that you will not be treated to a typical big band sound. The charts are sophisticated, with intricate lines and texture characterized by direction-changing moods and tempo. The composer crafted the entire album around her two guests, who provide a slew of tasteful solos.
The opening tune features an impressive performance by Garzone, who continues his assault on tenor and soprano on his own "Hey Open Up, "Just Blow and the finale, "The Chooch, a wild and humorous piece containing the only vocals (also provided by the saxophonist). Bob Brookmeyer shows his stuff on Inserto's "Shadow Dancing With a Hint of Gold and "Early Sunday Morning, and then shares the spotlight with Garzone on "Lazy Saturday Afternoon and the title cut.
I have to be perfectly honest and state that it took me a couple of listens to truly appreciate the fresh new sound that differentiates this album. I suspect that we will be hearing more from Inserto in the future, and rightly so. Ayn Inserto's sophisticated charts and clever arrangements on Clairvoyance serve to harness that energy to create a unique big band sound without the heavy orchestration.
Track Listing
The Mingus That I Knew; Shadow Dancing With a Hint of Gold; Hey, Open Up; Clairvoyance; Lazy Saturday Afternoon; Early Sunday Morning; Just Blow; The Cooch.
Personnel
Ayn Inserto
composer / conductorAyn Inserto: director; Bob Brookmeyer: trombone; George Garzone: tenor and soprano; Jeremy Udden, Rick Stone, Bill Jones, Kelly Roberge, Hans Spencer: reeds; Jeff Claassen, John Economy, Pete Kenagy, Mathew Small: trumpet ans flugelhorn; Jaff Galindo, Christian Pincock, Garo Saraydarin, Chris Gagne: trombone; Mike Gamble: guitar; Kyle Aho: piano; Jeremy Allen: bass; Richie Barshay: drums.
Album information
Title: Clairvoyance | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Self Produced
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