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Michael Attias: Spun Tree
By Track review of "Ghost Practice"On "Ghost Practice," Matt Mitchell's semi-classical piano intro seeds the hornists' circular thematic statements amid punchy accents and a cyclonic mode of attack. Mesmeric and forceful, they swerve into a free form breakdown led by trumpeter Ralph Alessi, who imparts a flirtatious dialogue with Mitchell, followed by temperate reconstruction processes
Attias' brisk, yet calming tone launches a quietly rumbling bridge section. But he methodically surges into the red zone via precipitous squalls and serves as the antagonist, ultimately steering his cohorts full circle, where off-center melodies serve as a point of return for the soloists. Drummer Tom Rainey works on top and behind the groove as the quintet sports a shadowy presence and then bangs out the core melody for the finale.
Simply put, Attias is at the top of his game.
Personnel
Michael Attias
saxophoneMichael Attias: alto saxophone; Ralph Alessi: trumpet; Matt Mitchell: piano; Sean Conly: double bass; Tom Rainey: drums.
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Title: Spun Tree | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Clean Feed Records
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