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Eli Degibri: In The Beginning
ByWhile In The Beginning rings with the familiar Coltrane sound, the music is delivered with thoughtful and refined performances that help to distinguish Degibri from other tenor saxophonists. It's not necessarily the sound of his horn, but more the other aspects of his style which captures attention. Soulful, poignant, and delivered with stark control, Degibri has clearly honed the finer attributes of his instrument.
The eleven compositions span a tight area of modern jazz styles. The majestic "In the Beginning" carries a pervasive undulating guitar riff as the tenor sax sings the melody. On "Painless" the rhythm section shines bright as drummer Jeff Ballard and bassist Ben Street support each soloist on the lovely ballad. For those who prefer their post bop with a new outlook, the colorful "Shoohoo" should fit the bill, with its quirky interchanges that spin off some interesting guitar, drum and sax solos.
The recording's sound quality is also a factor: the delicate nuance of each instrument's sound is captured. On the duo "On All the Things You Are," the free-flowing sound of the bass and saxophone are exquisite. Another added element is the skillful presence of notable guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, who delivers an array of effects that enhance but never overpower the music. All things considered this is a strong and memorable debut from an emerging artist who warrants a closer listen.
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Track Listing
In the Beginning; Painless; Shoohoo; Last Summer; Dance Attempts; Cherokee; Song for Roni; All the Things You Are; With You; With You - Epilogue; Fin.
Personnel
Eli Degibri
saxophone, tenorEli Degibri: tenor saxophone; Aaron Goldberg: piano; Kurt Rosenwinkel: guitar; Jeff Ballard: drums; Ben Street: bass.
Album information
Title: In The Beginning | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Fresh Sound New Talent
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About Eli Degibri
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
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