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Jane Bunnett: Red Dragonfly
ByOne of the most remarkable transformations of theme occurs on "Nkosi Sikelel'i Africa" (South Africa's national anthem), where the hymnal quality floats translucently before the tempo gradually quickens, and then throbs, as the pulse of New Orleans beats in for a rousing finish. The edgy trumpet of Larry Cramer forms the welcome mat for "Maria La O." Bunnett gets to the core, at first with an easy flow and then cutting in with long, flinty notes that hone in on the melody. But shift is the key for her and her evolving strains give the song its sinew and its verve. The Penderecki String Quartet fits in perfectly on the classical wings of "She's Like a Swallow." They paint a pretty picture, but David Virelles' extra depth and dimension on the piano make the colours more permeable and resonant.
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Track Listing
1. Odira-E (7:24) 2. Red Dragonfly (aka Tombo) (5:46) 3. Heaven's Gate (5:59) 4. Black is the Color (4:47) 5. Witchi Tia To (5:42) 6. Maria La O (4:23) 7. She's Like a Swallow (7:04) 8. Rabo de Nube (4:32) 9. Divule Oni (4:31) 10. Nkosi Sikelel'i Africa (6:59) 11. Moon Over Ruined Castle (5:37) 12. Un Canadien Errant (4:27).
Personnel
Jane Bunnett
saxophone, sopranoJane Bunnett, soprano sax; Larry Cramer, trumpet & flugelhorn; Mark McLean, drums; Kieran Overs, acoustic bass; David Virelles, piano; Penderecki String Quartet - Christine Vlajk, viola; Jerze Kaplanek, 1st violin; Jeremy Bell, 2nd violin; Simon Fryer, cello.
Album information
Title: Red Dragonfly | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: EMI Music
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Instrument: Saxophone, soprano
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