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Michael Brecker: Wide Angles
ByAside from the expected tenor wizardry, the Gil Goldstein arrangements and orchestrations give Wide Angles its signature sound. Whether Brecker calls up Trane's spirit, as he does on "Brexterity," or voices the balladry of "Evening Faces" and "Angle of Repose," a host of orchestral nuances are cleverly and surprisingly brought to bear behind him. Plaudits should also go to first violinist and concertmaster Mark Feldman who, together with cellist Erik Friedlander, keeps the string section in check while creating a very rich backdrop that allows Brecker to strut his stuff. Brecker doesn't hold back and his sound is up-front with creative solos and his king-sized tone. Likewise, Iain Dixon turns in a stellar performance on bass clarinet blending perfectly with bassist John Patitucci on the very catchy "Broadband," the twists and turns of "Cool Day in Hell," and the sweeping "Scylla."
Brecker has produced a cohesive work that maintains a sharp jazz edge while availing itself of the wider angles available through orchestral instrumentation.
Track Listing
1. Broadband 6:46 2. Cool Day in Hell 7:51 3. Angle of Repose 6:42 4. Timbuktu 8:00 5. Night Jessamine 5:21 6. Scylla 10:40 7. Brexterity 6:40 8. Evening Faces 7:14 9. Modus Operandy 5:27 10. Never Alone 5:39
Personnel
Michael Brecker
saxophone, tenorMichael Brecker - Tenor Sax; Robin Eubanks - Trombone; Gil Goldstein - Arranger, Conductor; John Patitucci - Bass; Steve Wilson - Flute, Alto Flute; Mark Feldman - Violin; Erik Friedlander - Cello; Joyce Hammann - Violin; Lois Martin - Viola; Adam Rogers - Guitar; Daniel Sadownick - Percussion; Antonio Sanchez - Drums; Charles Pillow - English Horn, Oboe; Alex Sipiagin - Trumpet; Peter Gordon - French Horn; Iain Dixon - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet.
Album information
Title: Wide Angles | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Verve Music Group
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