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Rebecca Cline/Hilary Noble: Enclave Diaspora
ByThe musicianship here is first-rate, as demonstrated on energetic romps like "Rue de Buci" and "A-Frayed," where Cline whips up a rich blend of off-beat montuno patterns and single note runs on the Fender Rhodes. Noble stand front and center throughout with his biting tenor tonesteeped in the influence of Joe Henderson and Wayne Shorter. Slow tempo pieces like "Iya Modupue" and "Nameless" showcase the saxophonist as an inventive and lyrical performer.
The three-part "Suite for Yemaya" and the disc closer "Blue Cross" stand out as disc highlights. The latter, an insatiable drive to the finish, features go-for-broke soloing and tight ensemble interplay.
When not blowing, Noble adds solid percussion to the rhythmic fire of drummer Steve Langone. Both Langone and electric bassist Fernando Huergo navigate the disc's many odd-metered, syncopated jaunts with ease and finesse. Huergo contributes impressive solos on the tightly arranged "Chorinho pra lemanja" and the 6/8 "Moab."
Enclave is one of the more refreshing and unconventional Latin jazz bands around; mindful of the past with all eyes on the road ahead.
Track Listing
Crossroads; Rue de Buci; Iya Modupue; A-Frayed; Improvisaciones Sobre Yemaya; Chorinho pra Iemanja; Ocean Mother; Nameless; Moab; Mars Bars; Blue Cross.
Personnel
Rebecca Cline
pianoHilary Noble: tenor sax, flute, congas, djembe, cajon; Rebecca Cline: piano, Fender Rhodes; Fernando Huergo: electric bass; Steve Langone: drums, chocalho, pandeiro.
Album information
Title: Enclave Diaspora | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: Self Produced
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January 2009