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Dolphin Dance by Nick Maclean

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Album Title: Convergence
Label: Browntasauras Records
Released: 2023
Duration: 01:13:36

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About the Album

Nick Maclean Quartet feat Brownman Ali's new album "Convergence" begins with a fitting homage to this ensemble's roots – the classic Herbie Hancock composition “Dolphin Dance”, a Maclean favourite, which originally appeared on Herbie's '65 release "Maiden Voyage". A performance of lyricism and introspection, the group starts this album's journey exhibiting a gentler side of their artistry - flowing and prismatic - in a tribute that demonstrates these musicians’ adoration for Hancock. Brownman's evocative solo showcases a rich, dark tone that moves from Miles Davis minimalism to Freddie Hubbard aggression, while Maclean's more Evans-esque approach is subtle and melodic. Special guest Jesse Dietschi, the group's original bassist who appeared on their 2017 release “Rites of Ascension”, delivers a solo that feels right at home in its inventiveness. After returning to a gentle melody the group finishes in an exciting climactic Latin jam that winds down little by little to finish on Brown's airstream into the mic. With Dietschi departing the band on this track, in many ways this 1st tune is reminiscent of Miles' "Seven Steps To Heaven" recording where the 50's musicians in Miles' camp made way for the new, younger 60's musicians, ushering in a new era of Miles' sound.

Tracks

Dolphin Dance; Road Warrior; Brotherhood; Why The Caged Bird Sings; Eye Of The Hurricane; True North; Butterfly; Verboten; Lie Of Easy Attainment; Fragility Of Being; Wisdom Of Aurelius

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Convergence by Glenn Astarita

Date featured

November 11, 2023

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