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Nathan Eklund Group: The Crooked Line
ByOn trumpet and flugelhorn, Eklund displays power and control. He can cook, as evidenced by his swirling trumpet solo on the two-part composition "Scatterbrain, or deliver a warm tone on flugelhorn, as displayed on the ballad "More Ways Than One.
Eklund has assembled an impressive band for the outing. Saxophonist Craig Yaremko, playing both tenor and alto, navigates the compositions in a masterly fashion, forging a solid rapport with Eklund. The solos they trade on "Kydee" and the aforementioned "Scatterbrain and "More Ways Than One are some of the high points on the release.
The closing title track, "A Crooked Line, allows the members of the rhythm section room to get down and show their chops. Drummer Josh Dion proves his mettle as he trades off with all band members except bassist Brian Killeen. The outing is an impressive foray in modern mainstream jazz, and the musicianship is dazzling, without turning into a display of excess.
Track Listing
The Mayor; Emancipated Thinking; Isobel; Scatterbrained Prelude; Scatterbrained; More Ways Than One; All the Things You Are; Kydee; Totem Pole; The Crooked Line.
Personnel
Nathan Eklund
trumpetNathan Eklund: trumpet, flugelhorn; Craig Yaremko: saxophones; Joe Elefante: piano; Brain Killeen: bass; Josh Dion: drums.
Album information
Title: The Crooked Line | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Jazz Excursion Records
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