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James Finn: Plaza de Toros

Read "Plaza de Toros" reviewed by Mark Corroto


I heard a voice, or thought I heard a voice, say something in my ear as I dreamed during the first spin of saxophonist James Finn's new recording. “There is plenty room in my father's house, announced the jazz prophet. “You see improvisation, 'true improvisation' makes room for one more voice calling out into the night. ...

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James Finn Trio: Plaza de Toros

Read "Plaza de Toros" reviewed by Jeff Stockton


Last year, after a stint in Ben Harper's band, tenor man James Finn sprang onto the jazz scene at the age of nearly forty as a fully-formed free improviser, with a trio completed by bassist Dominic Duval and drummer Whit Dickey. Opening the Gates (Cadence Records) was quickly followed by Faith in a Seed (CIMP), the ...

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James Finn: Faith in a Seed

Read "Faith in a Seed" reviewed by Michael Holman


Somewhat of a late bloomer as a leader, James Finn seems to be making up for lost time. After the release last year of his debut, Opening the Gates (Cadence Jazz), Finn promptly returned to the studio with his trio featuring bassist Dominic Duval and drummer Warren Smith to make this record--and Plaza de Toros, with ...

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James Finn: Faith in a Seed

Read "Faith in a Seed" reviewed by Michael Holman


Somewhat of a late bloomer as a leader, James Finn seems to be making up for lost time. After the release last year of his debut, Opening the Gates, on Cadence Records, Finn promptly returned to the studio with his trio, featuring Dominic Duval on bass and Warren Smith on drums, to make this record--and Plaza ...

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Opening the Gates

Label: Cadence Jazz Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: Stone Birds Northward Helix; Opening the Gates; Starlight Extensions; Falling Blossoms Rising Moon; Spinning Pyramids Propelled; Truth Exiled Into Paradise; Transmissions Spheric; Prayer for the Dead

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James Finn: Opening the Gates

Read "Opening the Gates" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


It was to be the perfect setup even though they did not know it at the time. James Finn, Whit Dickey and Dominic Duval recorded some tracks in Finn's house that grew out of the moment's inspiration. Duval, who has recorded for Cadence, suggested that Finn send the music there. Cadence wanted more, and so this ...


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