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Jesse Fischer: Day Dreamer
ByThis project is a collaborative effort with several of Fischer's musical companions contributing their talents. Leon Foster Thomas gets things moving with his calypso flavored steel pans on "Nomads," which invokes a Caribbean street carnival. Also on board is vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, who is featured on four tracks, including "Refuge," which she co-wrote. On this tune, her interaction with Fischer's piano is forefront, and she carries the song into those higher ranges with soulful ease. She brings a distinctive new life to the Minnie Riperton classic "Loving You," and then shifts gears into the abstract and free form "Mourning Dove." Charles has been busy of late with her own career, so her inclusion here is something special.
"Heading Home," brings in alto man Godwin Louis, and trumpeter Jean Caze, augmented by the innovative violin work of Zach Brock, revealing an undisputed sense of swing permeating throughout. "Sangjee," is a more subdued outing with Brock switching over to the baritone violin, injecting an exotic air to the piece. "Hine Ma Tov," with Fischer on solo piano, interprets the ancient Hebrew hymn, as he travels to his ancestral awakenings. "Suite For The Blue Planet," showcases a complex arrangement that remains true to the funk jazz intention by featuring the stellar trumpet work of Takuya Kuroda. The closing "Lily's Lullabye," with the solid horn section setting up the staccato piano voicings, culminates in an intensifying farewell.
Jesse Fischer has been steadily paying his dues in a grueling business which demands much and rewards only those with determined dedication. His output both as sideman and leader over the last few years has been commendable and appreciated. Day Dreamer is the perfect title for this record as it represents Fischer stepping into the limelight on his own terms showcasing his own music, just the way he envisioned it in his head. His multi-dimensional talents are reflected in the final outcome, and judging by this, hopefully, there's more to come.
Track Listing
Nomads; Refuge; Heading Home; Sangjee; Loving You; Day Dreamer; Hine Ma Tov; Suite For The Blue Planet; Mourning Dove; Lily’s Lullaby.
Personnel
Jesse Fischer
keyboardsJesse Fischer: piano, Rhodes, organ, Moog, Juno, glockenspiel, percussion; Godwin Louis: alto sax (1, 3, 8, 10), soprano sax (2); Irwin Hall: tenor sax (1, 8, 10), alto sax (10), flute (1, 8, 9); Jean Caze: trumpet (1, 3,10); Chris Parrello: acoustic guitar (2, 5); Chris Smith: acoustic bass (1, 4, 6); David Cutler: electric bass (2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10); Adam Jackson: drums; Solomon Dorsey: percussion (1, 8); Sarah Elizabeth Charles: vocals (2, 5, 6, 9); Takuya Kuroda: trumpet (8); Zach Brock: violin (3), bari violin (4); Leon "Foster" Thomas: steel pan (1).
Album information
Title: Day Dreamer | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Ropeadope
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