Phil Parisot: Inventions
ByThe truth is, if Bach's name hadn't been invoked, there would be no way to discern his role in what is essentially an album of straight-ahead jazz with no discernible hint of the Baroque. But if Parisot says J. S. Bach served as his inspiration when composing (Parisot wrote all eight of the album's well-drawn numbers), that must be taken at face value. The music is certainly pleasant enough, even though there is a touch of Bach's trademark fugue only on the New Orleans-style "Pay It Forward" (it must be difficult to design a fugue for two horns, trumpet and tenor saxophone).
Speaking of those hornstrumpeter Jared Hall and tenor saxophonist Steve Treselerthey comprise a solid front line, blending well in unison and soloing capably, as does pianist Dan Kramlich. If there are more drum solos than usual, well, it is Parisot's dateand he is an excellent technician who swings hard and has plenty to say. Bassist Michael Glynnwho solos smartly on the easy-flowing "Compendium" and dream-like "For the Unseen" and is a firm anchor elsewhererounds out the quintet. The session's unabashed flag-waver, the aptly named "Running, Leaping"which has superb solos by all hands, especially Parisotcomes near the end, leading to the melodious and mellow finale, "Noble Calling."
A well-dressed quintet, meticulously attired by Parisot whose enticing themes, even without Bach's mastery, are well worth hearing and enjoying.
Track Listing
From the Ancestors; Quill and Knife; Apparatus; Pay It Forward; Compendium; For the Unseen; Running, Leaping; Noble Calling.
Personnel
Phil Parisot: drums; Jared Hall: trumpet; Steve Treseler: saxophone; Dan Kramlich: piano; Michael Glynn: bass, acoustic.
Album information
Title: Inventions | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: OA2 Records
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Instrument: Drums
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