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Microscopic Septet: Manhattan Moonrise
By Track review of "Hang It On A Line"The musicians tackle a funk rock itinerary spiced with pianist Joel Forrester's New Orleans style phrasings in support of baritone saxophonist Dave Sewelson's ballsy impetus on "Hang It On A Line." Augmented by whispery horns and contrapuntal dialogues, they ring in a good timey vibe, slightly shaded with sober undertones. They spark a polytonal jamboree, while integrating linear unison choruses and drummer Richard Dworkin's snappy breaks between choruses. Here, the ensemble renders alternating modalities and launch the bridge with Sewelson's fervent solo spot atop a swaggering groove. And the musicians shift the dynamic with a straightforward and slightly in-you-face interlude as an embryonic current ensues. Towards the finale, the hornists gel to a simple melody via extended notes, yielding a subliminal nod to 70s like soul jazz. No monumental surprises here, but another stirring and broadly entertaining production by these consummate team players.
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Microscopic Septet
band / ensemble / orchestraPhillip Johnston: soprano saxophone; Don Davis: alto saxophone; Mike Hashim: tenor saxophone; Dave Sewelson: baritone saxophone; Joel Forrester: piano; Dave Hofstra: bass; Richard Dworkin: drums.
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Title: Manhattan Moonrise | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Cuneiform Records
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