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Loren Stillman: Winter Fruits
ByDispelling any notions of typical jazz organ ensembles, Stillman's organ-centric quartet (also known as the collective called Bad Touch) performs compositions that are denoted by an aesthetic of mood, darker hues, and lush contours that are uniquely atmospheric. "Muted Dreams'" lovely song casts the die with elongated lines as the momentum gently rises and falls, like waves on a shoreline.
The way the group interacts with one another is sublime; each voice counteracting as the musicians play an intense game of "cat and mouse" on the stealthy antics of "Skin." The instruments are like varying brushes on canvasRadley's inquisitive string work, Versace's cathedral-like keys, Poor's powerful or gossamer percussion, and Stillman's exquisitely lush voicingpainting every composition in layered detail. From the isolated solos in "Song To Be Played" to the bombastic title where the organ pedal reverberates against a pulsating beat; reaching a sweltering climax. The recording's finale, "Puffy," is another jewela tone poem of breathtaking beauty.
When Winter Fruits is juxtaposed against Blind Date, the contrast is distinct. It is totally different yet retains Stillman's creative core. The art of reinvention.
Track Listing
Muted Dreams; Skin; Man of Mystery; With You; Like a Magic Kiss; A Song to Be Played; Winter Fruits; Puffy.
Personnel
Loren Stillman
saxophone, altoLoren Stillman: alto saxophone; Nate Radley: guitar; Gary Versace: organ; Ted Poor drums.
Album information
Title: Winter Fruits | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: Pirouet Records
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About Loren Stillman
Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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