Kristian Borring: Out of Nowhere
ByBorring wrote six of the album's eight tunes, the best of whichto these earsare the melodically engaging "Hipster" (which first appeared on Borring's album Urban Novel in 2014) and the rhythmically charming "Palace Fever." The others are quite suitable but no more than that. Completing the program are Johnny Green & Edward Heyman's title song, arranged for trio without Simpson, and Charlie Parker's bop era staple, "Bloomdido," on which Simpson fashions one of his more engaging solos. That is, in fact, a splendid finale, far better than the comparatively arid opener, "Five to Six." Borring and his mates do the best they can on that one, as they do on "Epsilon Eridani," "Three Rivers" and "What You See Is All You Get," none of which stays in the memory for more than a few moments, even though the musicianship is respectable on every number. Repeated listening may yield more rewards; as it is, there is not much to separate Borring's quartet from the herd. The music is even-tempered and efficient, as are Borring and his teammates, but Out of Nowhere lands for the most part a few paces short of enticing.
Track Listing
Five to Six; Epsilon Eridani; Three Rivers; Palace Fever; Out of Nowhere; What You See Is All There Is; Hipster; Bloomdido.
Personnel
Kristian Borring: guitar, electric; Rick Simpson: piano; Mick Coady: bass; Jon Scott: drums.
Album information
Title: Out of Nowhere | Year Released: 2021 | Record Label: Self Produced
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Instrument: Guitar, electric
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