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Chicago Duos/First Look
Label: Southport Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: In; East Side Easy; Number Five Wings Place; The Journey; Glide; Dot; Journey For The
Cause; Yoshihashi; Out.
Ancient Pines
Label: Southport Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Textual; The Drive; Toddler; Anticipation; Rise & Fall; Ancient Pines Suite: (Fanfare/Squirrels; Old Growth; Majestic Perspectives); Come Here; Opinions; You Can't Find Me; Aphelion; Sneaky.
Roscoe Mitchell & Tatsu Aoki: First Look: Chicago Duos
by Jerry D'Souza
The manipulation of sound has been a divining rod for Roscoe Mitchell, who has taken it into uncharted territory, creating motifs that are sturdy yet allow for manipulation. History testifies to his propensity for the unusual and the daring, a trait that still flows within his being. He has just the right complement and foil in ...
Tim O'Dell & Tatsu Aoki: Ancient Pines
by Jerry D'Souza
Much of the music on Ancient Pines was improvised, which turns out to be just fine for the agile minds of Tim O'Dell and Tatsu Aoki. Both have the ability to pick up a thread and unravel it in distinct patterns, a craft that is stimulated by the empathy they share. O'Dell is an open, lyrical ...
Roscoe Mitchell/Tatsu Aoki: First Look: Chicago Duos
by John Kelman
While the concept of totally free improvisation can appear daunting to those more accustomed to traditionally structured music, it needn't be. In the hands of players with strong listening skills, egos that don't require persistent reinforcement, and a desire to truly create something out of nothing, in-the-moment extemporization can yield rich rewards. With its own distinct ...
Tim O'Dell & Tatsu Aoki: Ancient Pines
by Jim Santella
Through their spirited duo session, saxophonist Tim O'Dell and bassist Tatsu Aoki create a lovely chamber jazz atmosphere. They swing, experiment, solo comfortably, swing some more, and interpret this program of original compositions with creative passion. The arrangement of this true duo session allows each artist to step forward and contribute on an equal basis. Aoki ...
Roscoe Mitchell & Tatsu Aoki: First Look
by Jim Santella
Two masters of improvisation come together on this session, creating a religious experience that leaves plenty of room for individual audience interpretation. On the bottom, Tatsu Aoki fills the room with resonating acoustic bass textures that thump a rhythmic foundation. On the top, Roscoe Mitchell pours improvised flute and saxophone melodies that move like sand falling ...
Roscoe Mitchell/Tatsu Aoki: Chicago Duos/First Look
by Mark Corroto
You have to respect jazz musicians for their calling to this (less then popular) music. That said, how does one show proper admiration for the likes of Roscoe Mitchell? The AACM and Art Ensemble of Chicago musician has been laboring in the trenches for nearly fifty years! Those caught under the spell of his saxophone solos ...
Signal
By Michael Mason and the Exploratory Ensemble
Label: Southport Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: Luminary; Mahjong; Signal; Amend; For Once; Sir James; Turbulence; The Spirit; The Pulse of Life's Heart
The Light, a Tone Poem
Label: Southport Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: The album contains one tone poem in 18 movements.
