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Chris Lightcap's Bigmouth: Epicenter
By Track review of "Nine South"The multidimensional Craig Taborn, here on Wurlitzer, leads the opening theme which is shadowed by stirring horn swells from saxophonists Chris Cheek and Tony Malaby. Taborn later opens up the groove with an expansive solo with nimble and exploring playing followed by a inquisitive and soulful statement by Malaby.
The piece moves from infectious dance music to almost unhinging itself when suddenly the syncopation changes and Taborn presents a new ostinato while drummer Gerald Cleaver performs as if he's in a feverish trance with an unbridled yet dexterous solo. It's all masterfully held together by Lightcap's punchy arco in an opening track that grabs and refuses to let you go.
Track Listing
Nine South; White Horse; Epicenter; Arthur Avenue; Down East; Stillwell; Stone by Stone; All Tomorrow's Parties.
Personnel
Chris Lightcap
bassChris Lightcap: bass, acoustic guitar, organ; Craig Taborn: Wurlitzer, electric piano, piano, organ; Tony Malaby: tenor saxophone; Chris Cheek: tenor saxophone; Gerald Cleaver: drums, percussion.
Album information
Title: Epicenter | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Clean Feed Records
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