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Elton Dean: Sea of Infinity
by John Kelman
Artists including John Abercrombie and Bill Evans have said that the best free music still requires a reference point. Whether it is a harmonic centre or rhythmic conceit, it needs something to provide a focus; after that, the players are free to expound as extravagantly and with as much abandon as they can muster. And that's ...
Elton Dean's Ninesense: Live at the BBC
by John Kelman
Saxophonist Elton Dean is probably best known for his stint in the classic Soft Machine line-up of '69- '72, but had already established himself as a significant free player with pianist Keith Tippett on records including You Are Here...I Am There and Dedicated to You But You Weren't Listening , as well as with his own ...
Moorsong
By Elton Dean
Label: Cuneiform Records
Released: 2001
Track listing: John's Fragment; Willy the Knee; Baker's Treat; Bedrock Ruse; Full Fathom Five; Reel Welders; Soldering On; Moorsong.
Elton Dean and Mark Hewins: Bar Torque
by Todd S. Jenkins
This debut release on the Moonjune label is rich, commanding and almost uncategorizable, an auspicious beginning for a new imprint. Elton Dean is well-known as a member of Soft Machine and many British jazz and fusion projects; Mark Hewins is less familiar but has logged time with Hugh Hopper, Steve Miller and John Stevens. The two ...
Elton Dean: Moorsong
by AAJ Staff
English saxophonist Elton Dean retains the dubious distinction of having put the “Elton" into Elton John. (Yes, it's true. The zillionaire pianist formerly known as Reginald Dwight took his first name from Dean, with whom he performed decades ago.) Dean, who has extensively collaborated with pianist Keith Tippett, appears comfortable in a variety of styles. From ...
Elton Dean: Moorsong
by Glenn Astarita
British modern/free jazz saxophonist Elton Dean signals in the New Year with a pleasant surprise on this new release titled, Moorsong. The artist is revered for his work with the legendary band,“Soft Machine”, numerous recordings with prominent participants of the British improvising scene, solo ventures and an early stint with blues vocalist Long John Baldry along ...
Dean/Dunmall/Levin/Rogers/Rudd/Tippett: Bladik
by Glenn Astarita
“Bladik” was released in 1996 and basically represents the British free-jazz band “Mujician” with the editions of famed British saxophonist Elton Dean and veteran jazz trombonist Roswell Rudd. The first track “Forearmed” sets the pace with delicate percussion instruments suggesting a “calm before the storm” situation. Bassist Rogers commences in circular fashion with some crafty arco ...
