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Convergence

By Joseph 'Akili' Whitt

Label: Flatfoot Records
Released: 2006

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Modern Man

By Convergence

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2004

Album

Convergence

By Modern Man

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2004
Track listing: Sand Crab, Shelf Life, Tynerisms, Harmony Peace, Modern Man, That's All, Five Years Ago, Essence of Modern Man.

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Article: Album Review

Modern Man, not to be confused with the folk/comedy group of the same name, is a mainstream bop sextet. The only player I'm familiar with is trumpeter Greg Gisbert. According to Bobby Shew's liner notes, the group has recently added trombonist Mark Patterson to the front line of trumpet and sax. The eight tracks consist of ...

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Convergence

By Dave Douglas

Label: Soul Note
Released: 1999

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Article: Album Review

Dave Douglas: Convergence

Read "Convergence" reviewed by AAJ Staff

by AAJ Staff
May 1, 1999

The title is most appropriate. Here is all manner of music--jazz, classical (both old and modern), folk music, show tunes, and quite a bit that's indescribable. You get Douglas, drummer Michael Sarin, and three strings--but you don't get a “string" album. Sounds drift in and out, and the focus can change in a heartbeat. It's edgy, ...

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Dave Douglas: Convergence

Read "Convergence" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 1, 1999

On “Convergence” the brilliant trumpeter-composer Dave Douglas pursues new territory following up on “Parallel Worlds” and the more recent “Five”. Douglas once again utilizes the sparkling talents of violinist Mark Feldman and cellist Erik Friedlander as the combination of strings, trumpet, and rhythm section consisting of Drew Gress (bass) and Michael Sarin (drums) create music that ...

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Dave Douglas: Convergence

Read "Convergence" reviewed by Robert Spencer

by Robert Spencer
April 1, 1999

Trumpeter Dave Douglas' growing list of credits includes a star turn in the ever-increasing oeuvre of John Zorn's Masada, the celebrated quartet that turns Hebrew folk melodies into tremendous occasions of Ornette-flavored up-tempo jazz improvisation. Douglas himself has demonstrated, independently of Zorn, a flair for jazzing folk melodies that is at the forefront again on the ...