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Hans Luchs: Time Never Pauses

By C. Michael Bailey
October 1, 2015
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Track review of "Der Lumenmeister"

Chicago-based guitarist Hans Luchs draws more from the recent than far past. More John Abercrombie and John Scofield than Wes Montgomery or Grant Green. His debut recording Time Never Pauses is a collection of eight original compositions and two transformed standards reveals the continued refining of modern jazz composition well past the head-solo section-head style of hard bop and the liquid freedom of post bop into pure composition.

"Der Lumenmeister," the album opener is labyrinthian in both structure, time, and melody. The piece is populated with ensemble playing bringing together Stu Mindeman's percussive piano and Shaun Johnson's feather-touch trumpet. Standout on the recording is drummer George Fludas' precise pulse keeping. Luchs' guitar playing is introspective and wordy, probing the angular sides of his complex composition, making the end-product performance sound both natural and easy.

Track Listing

Der Lumenmeister; Elizabeth; Green DeLuchs; Come Sunday; Tuesday Night Delivery; January Spring; Hello Janssen; Taylor Street Swing; Get Out of Town; 30 Rue des Martyrs.

Personnel

Hans Luchs

guitar

Stu Mindeman

piano

Clark Sommers

bass

George Fludas

drums

Juan Pastor

drums

Album information

Title: Time Never Pauses | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: OA2 Records

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