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Nadav Snir-Zelniker: Thinking Out Loud
ByDemonstrating a thorough understanding of the jazz drumming tradition, Snir- Zelniker creates a comfortable, warm vibe with a deep ride cymbal groove on his composition "The Hard Way" and Bill Evans' "Interplay." A burning rendition of "Secret Love" featuring an inspired solo by Rosenthal, leaves no doubt about the drummer's technical command of the drum kit.
Coolman plays the role of consummate middle man throughout, providing rock- solid walking lines with an explosive tone. The bassist solos with a flowing lyricism on "Interplay" and Billy Strayhorn's "Isfahan," performed here with an up-tempo Afro-Cuban feel.
Snir-Zelniker's "Jack's Theme," a soft, buoyant piece, showcases intuitive listening among the trio with subtle interplay and dynamic tension. By focusing on the development of an ensemble sound, the trio is able to take a fresh approach to the overdone, such as "Blue Skies," and present accessible readings of the unfamiliar, such as Rosenthal's bouncy "Carefree."
Thinking Out Loud is a satisfying trio effort with attention-grabbing solos and shared musical empathy.
Track Listing
Pizmon Layakinton (Song for Hyacinth); Longing; Secret Love; The Hard Way; Interplay; Isfahan; Jack's Theme; Blue Skies; Come Wonder With Me; Carefree.
Personnel
Nadav Snir-Zelniker
drumsNadav Snir-Zelniker: drums; Ted Rosenthal: piano; Todd Coolman: bass.
Album information
Title: Thinking Out Loud | Year Released: 2010 | Record Label: OA2 Records
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About Nadav Snir-Zelniker
Instrument: Drums
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