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Hardcoretet: Do It Live
By Track review of "Hardcoretet"Indeed, it's a charismatic unit. On "Distractions in Direction," Martell Brown's warm sax parts infer a foreboding undertow, spiced by Aaron Otheim's crisp electric piano voicings. However, they elevate the piece into a power-packed venture, offset by nimbly exercised unison runs with a topsy-turvy line of attack. Catchy riffs nicely counter dreamy soundscapes as a touch of studio-generated echo delivers a glimpse into the netherworld. Hence, raw firepower gives way to ethereal qualities as they model structural components via several distinct parts, eliciting a seamless coalition of diverse routes.
The quartet kindles remembrances of classic Return to Forever on "Urban Tribes." Here, they begin with a stewing motif and stir the kettle afterwards. Hardcoretet illustrates a newer and perhaps more streamlined view of jazz fusion. The artists make every note count and are more concerned with song forms rather than rendering endless soloing jaunts. They impart a comprehensive vernacular and are obviously having some fun along the way.
Track Listing
Santa Barbara; Yeti; Distractions In Direction; Steady; Urban Tribes.
Personnel
Tarik Abouzied: drums; Art Brown: alto saxophone; Tim Carey: electric bass; Aaron Otheim: keyboard.
Album information
Title: Do It Live | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Tables & Chairs
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