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Quasimode | Sounds Of Peace

06 Thursday Nov 2008

Posted by Rob Young in New Music

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Quasimode

Quasimode

A deeper sound than usual for Quasimode — and that’s saying a lot, given their previous albums! There’s a fullness here that’s really amazing — a further extension of their already righteous approach to jazzy grooves, into territory that’s even more mindblowing, soul-searching, and perfectly played! As before, there’s lots of upbeat acoustic rhythms on the set — club jazz, but not of the fake variety — topped with searing horn work that includes guest performances from members of Sleep Walker, Soil & Pimp, and Jazz Collective! But almost even better are the few vocal cuts — featuring either Dwight Trible or Carmen Lundy — both singers we totally love from a classic jazz perspective, sounding even more wonderful here in the company of Quasimode. The whole thing’s great — an album we’d stack proudly next to our older favorites on Impulse or Strata East — and titles include “Take The New Frontiers”, “Finger Tip”, “Young Black Horse”, “One Possibility”, “Rumble In The Jungle”, “Midnight Flower”, and “Sound Of Peace”. – Quasimode

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Roland Vazquez | Quintet Live

06 Thursday Nov 2008

Posted by Rob Young in Latin Jazz, Music Reviews

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Roland Vazquez

Roland Vazquez

With six previous solo projects tucked neatly under his belt, drummer extraordinaire Roland Vazquez sparkles his seventh time around. On this effort, with his enriched tonality he navigates diligently through a collection of pulsating Latin inspired jazz tunes like never before on “Quintet Live.”

While listening to “Quintet Live,” I found myself seduced by the polyrhythmic voice of Roland Vazquez, his sound glistens with excitement on nine exhilarating compositions featuring the savvy interplay of Walt Weiskopf (tenor), Mark Soskin (piano), Anthony Jackson (contrabass guitar), Ricardo Candelaria (percussion), and of course composer/leader/drummer Roland Vazquez.

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