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Ras Moshe and the Music Now Society: Schematic
ByMoshe is a fine, aggressive multi-instrumentalist who plays all over town; Schematic taken from a recent gig at downtown’s Roulette. Moshe sticks to tenor, which deprives the listener of his bludgeoningly delicate attack on flute and other horns. He gathers around him for this filled-to-capacity CD some of his peers of the out scene: New York newcomer Matana Roberts (alto), Reut Regev (trombone), Matt LaVelle (trumpet, bass clarinet), David Brandt (vibes), Todd Nicholson and Matt Heyner (basses), and Jackson Krall (drums).
What sets Schematic apart from many of the inferior NYC free jazz blowouts are actual compositions. What seems so simple has eluded many. Moshe uses structure as a jumping-off point for spirited musical exchange, particularly on the poignant "Habari Gana". The music never gets too frenetic, testing the mettle of the listener only by the 20+ minute lengths of the three tracks. Always having somewhere to return to keeps the soloists focused and benefits the music. Brandt’s vibes especially stick out. This is a live record with energy untranslatable to your living room or office desk. The vigor of the album may result in torn sofa cushions or a broken coffee cup. Ras Moshe would be pleased.
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This review first appeared in the November 2002 issue of All About Jazz: New York .
Personnel
Ras Moshe
multi-instrumentalistRas Moshe (tenor), Matana Roberts (alto), Reut Regev (trombone), Matt LaVelle (trumpet, bass clarinet), David Brandt (vibes), Todd Nicholson and Matt Heyner (basses), and Jackson Krall (drums)
Album information
Title: Schematic | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Jump Arts
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About Ras Moshe
Instrument: Multi-instrumentalist
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