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Terence Blanchard: Wandering Moon
ByBlanchard wrote most of the material for Wandering Moon, except for pianist Edward Simon’s minor-key waltz "The Process" and a Miles-faithful ballad reading of "I Thought About You." Blanchard’s tunes often bear a resemblance to some of Wynton Marsalis’s early work — colorful, contemporary changes hung around propulsive swing, latin, and waltz tempos. There are also nods to the free vocabulary being explored lately by Branford Marsalis and Jeff "Tain" Watts: "If" and "Joe & O," both of which feature Branford as a guest soloist. The record begins, however, in slow and stately fashion with the translated title track, "Luna Viajera."
Dave Holland contributes one of his trademark unaccompanied bass soliloquies to introduce the pretty waltz "My Only Thought of You," which includes strong solos by Simon, Blanchard, and Branford, as well as impressive time-feel manipulation by drummer Eric Harland. "Simplemente Simon," a hip latin groove in seven, is also a showcase for the hot rhythm team of Holland and Harland. Tenorist Brice Winston gets in some good licks as well. Blanchard’s elegy for Harry "Sweets" Edison, titled "Sweet’s Dream," sounds the strongest echoes of Wynton’s early writing, as does "Sidney," an excellent mid-tempo burner.
Tracks: 1. Luna Viajera 2. If I Could, I Would 3. Bass Intro 4. My Only Thought of You 5. Simplemente Simon 6. Sweet’s Dream 7. Sidney 8. The Process 9. Joe & O 10. I Thought About You.
Track Listing
Luna Viajera; If I Could, I Would; Bass Solo; My Only Thought Of You; Simplemente Simon; Sweet's Dream; Sidney; The Process; Joe & O; I Thought About You.
Personnel
Terence Blanchard
trumpetAlto Saxophone – Aaron Fletcher (2); Bass – Dave Holland; Drums – Eric Harland; Piano – Edward Simon; Tenor Saxophone – Branford Marsalis, Brice Winston; Trumpet – Terence Blanchard.
Album information
Title: Wandering Moon | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Sony Music
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