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Hess Is More: 80 Years

Read "80 Years" reviewed by Roger Farbey


In truth, 80 Years may not be everyone's cup of tea, at least, not all of it. However in the midst of this marriage of Kraftwerk-esque synth pop and Carl Orff-like cantata there are some moments of exquisite jazz. Following the two initial synth- plus-singing tracks of the “80 Years" suite, the first intimation that there is any link to jazz occurs on “80 Years Part III" courtesy of Tom Harrell's echo-enhanced, bluesy trumpet cadenza. Harrell is also notably heard ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

80 Years

Edition Records
2017

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