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David Binney: South
ByOn works such as "Out Beyond Ideas" and "Moment In Memory," Binney shines forth as a gifted melody maker who melds blistering and concisely stated notes with an often silken edge. Here and throughout, the leader and tenor saxophonist, Chris Potter makes for a vicious front-line attack as their respective styles offer a bit of contrast and counterpoint to the altogether bustling crosscurrents. The piece titled, "Leaving The Sea" boasts climactic opuses in concert with the saxophonists' rippling notes and soulful discourses in conjunction with guitarist Adam Rogers' fleet-fingered single note leads.Binney and pianist Uri Caine surge forward with zealous aplomb atop drummer Jim Black's propulsive rock/funk pyrotechnics on, "Von Joshua," whereas the band perpetuates stimulating choruses, oscillating rhythms, lush harmonies, and inviting lyricism on "Southpaw."
Overall, there is no hint of filler material or aimless jamming on this wonderfully orchestrated recording, as Binney and co. utilizes space and depth to their advantage. No doubt, the best of both worlds coalesce for a joyful union of spiraling dialogue and tail spinning musicianship. Hence, Binney's potent compositional pen and the ensemble's torrid interplay provide the recipe for one of the year's finest modern jazz-based outings! Highly recommended.
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*Watch for the August 2001 All About Jazz.com review of "David Binney & Edward Simon's"Afinidad
Track Listing
Out Beyond Ideas; Moment In Memory; the Global Soul; Leaving In The Sea; Von Joshua; Traveler; New York Nature; Southpaw; The Global Sound; Tangles Outcome; South
Personnel
David Binney
saxophone, altoDavid Binney; alto & soprano saxophones: Chris Potter; tenor saxophone: Adam Rogers; guitars: Uri Caine; piano: Scott Colley; bass: Brian Blade; drums: Jim Black; drums (tracks 5&10)
Album information
Title: South | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: ACT Music
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Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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