Tomasz Stanko Quintet -||- Dark Eyes

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European, Jazz, Tomasz Stanko, Trumpet

Tomasz Stanko Quintet - Dark Eyes

Tomasz Stanko Quintet -||- Dark Eyes – [ECM Records, 2010]

This release features Stanko’s current group recorded April 09. The quintet turned in a wonderful set last night in San Francisco the day after Poland’s air tragedy. (I had reservations about this new young band, considering the strength of Wasileski/Kurkiewics and Miskiewics on Stanko’s last 3 efforts- (Soul of Things, Suspended Night, Lontano), but the new band is wonderful. The addition Jacob Bro on reserved guitar adds a lot to the sound of this album. The cuts are shorter, but very cohesive and well programmed. In all of Stanko’s releases there are always a few real standouts, for me this record flows beautifully as a complete work. The Samba cut really works for me as the drummer really swings it. I have about 6 of Stanko’s releases, and all are great, but this may very well be my strong favorite.

Sometimes I need my Kermit Ruffins, sometimes I need the reflective, emotive European trumpet such as Stanko. The addition of Jacob Bro on guitar may further the usual comparisons to 1969’s Miles Davis’ “In a Silent Way” period, as there is some John McLaughlin inspired nuance but the comparison can only be used to broaden the discussion, as Stanko’s compositions and execution stand brilliantly alone in the Jazz world. Best of year contender. —C Whitby/Amazon.com

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New Music [Jazz] for the Week of 3/30/2010

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Christian Scott, Jazz, Thelonious Monk, Tomasz Stanko

Greetings once again my fellow jazz enthusiasts … as you know it’s almost unbelievable but March is just about done, over, I mean …. finished! Today, I’ve conjured up another appetizing mix of noteworthy jazz recordings! On the menu this week is the featured album of the week by New Orleans native/trumpeter Christian Scott and his fourth offering on Concord Jazz titled “Yesterday You Said Tomorrow.” Also out of the box, we have ECM recording artist Tomasz Stanko, vocalist Bobby Caldwell, guitarist Chris Standring & Steve Oliver [separate titles] vocalist Stacey Kent and a host of others.

Featured Album of the Week

Christian Scott - Yesterday You Said Tomorrow

Christian Scott .:|:. Yesterday You Said Tomorrow – [Concord Jazz, 2010]

When trumpeter Christian Scott was growing up in New Orleans in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, his grandfather gave him and his brother Kiel extra reading assignments each week as a supplement to their assigned schoolwork. If the young students failed to finish their books within the week, their grandfather would say, “Yesterday you said tomorrow...” It was the older man’s way of emphasizing the importance of recognizing the work at hand, and making the most of the available time to complete it.

Visit, http://www.christianscott.net/ for more details about this transcending talent!