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Dominic Miller: Vagabond
ByThe second track on the record, "Cruel But Fair," has been released as the first single. Not so unusual in these streaming days that jazz albums also have singles. The song begins with the bass and guitar prominent and the brushes on the cymbals, finally the piano comes in. Miller's guitar states the plaintive melody and then pianist Karlzon picks it up as well. If one closes one's eyes it is no stretch to imagine Sting's voice singing on top of this.
While all the compositions are credited to Miller and most songs begin with the guitar, Karlzon is featured prominently and provides much color and depth to the compositions. The fifth track, "Clandestine," features bassist Fiszman providing an ominous mood, while the piano dances.
Sound quality is pristine in keeping with the quality expected of an ECM production. The mood of the record overall is quiet and restrained, composed and controlled. The record works equally well in the early morning with coffee and a paper, and in the evening with a glass of wine.
Track Listing
All Change; Cruel But Fair; Open Heart; Vaugines; Clandestin; Altea; Mi Viejo; Lone Waltz.
Personnel
Album information
Title: Vagabond | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: ECM Records
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Dominic Miller
Album Review
Cary Tenenbaum
DL Media
Vagabond
ECM Records
Sting
Jacob Karlzon
Nicolas Flazman
Zia Ravitz
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