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Jason Robinson: The Two Faces of Janus
By Track review of "Tides of Consciousness Fading"Robinson soars to a zenith during his alliances with reed man Marty Ehrlich and alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa on select works. But with the core ensemble, Robinson scores a highly literate set of jazz frameworks that integrate nouveau stylization with bop, swing and nods to the freer realm.
Contrasts abound, sparked with a bit of gravitational pull on "Tides of Consciousness Fading." Here, guitarist Liberty Ellman's warm intro is devised with blissful implications, offset by the three-man horn section's ominous undertones. Regimented by drummer George Schuller's tom-tom patterns, the band spins a jazz dirge into an orbital mode of attack, where the hornists' interweaving mini-themes generate a cascading finale. It's one of several enticing propositions set forth throughout the program, as Robinson offers the antithesis to jazz highways frequently traversed.
Personnel
Jason Robinson
saxophone, tenorJason Robinson: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute; Liberty Ellman: guitar; Drew Gress: bass; George Schuller: drums, percussion; Marty Ehrlich: alto saxophone, flute; Rudresh Mahanthappa: alto saxophone.
Album information
Title: The Two Faces of Janus | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Cuneiform Records
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