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Joelle Leandre / William Parker: Live At Dunois
There are no track titles, although the CD itself is indexed for convenience. Then again, what's in a name? That notion is up to the listeners' discernment as the bassists execute a winding path of cross-functional patterns and deterministically motivated thematic forays. With weaving and, at times, grinding arco bass passages, the duo charts a course, brimming with darkly hued storylines amid contrapuntal movements and a few boogie grooves tossed in for good measure. On part 3, Leandre's lyric-less vocals cast a mystical edge, shaded with moments of jubilation atop the dual-bass component.
They render frantic sub-plots with mesmeric bowed bass lines while expanding a motif, then realigning for a brute-force attack. Tightly enacted teamwork comes into play throughout this appealing venture. In various movements, they soar skyward via climactic opuses and affecting storylines. Overall, the twosome looms as an impromptu force of nature, yet never suffocates each other's line of attack as the duo unifies the omnipresent musical spirit in a thoroughly persuasive fashion.
Track Listing
Live at Dunois, Parts 1 to 6.
Personnel
William Parker
bassJoelle Leandre: bass, voice; William Parker: bass.
Album information
Title: Live At Dunois | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: Leo Records
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