Mark Masters Ensemble: Le Clit
Track
Le Clit
Group
Mark Masters Ensemble
CD
Farewell Walter Dewey Redman (Capri 74089-2)
Musicians:
Mark Masters (leader, arranger), Oliver Lake (alto sax), Tim Hagans (trumpet), Dave Carpenter (bass), Peter Erskine (drums),
others in 18-piece ensemble
.Composed by Dewey Redman
.Recorded: Pasadena, CA, September 29, 2006
Rating: 89/100 (learn more)
From a fine tribute record to the late saxophonist Dewey Redman, the Mark Masters Ensemble moves along the solid and bluesy lines of Redman's Ornette. I totally dig the interplay of Dave Carpenter and Peter Erskine, who let loose in the most subtle ways as Hagans builds his trumpet solo. Things really heat up mid-song as Oliver Lake seems to truly feel the spirit of Dewey – love the smears, squeaks and honks woven in so perfectly with the larger ensemble's full-power blasts. Who says the big band is dead? Just listen to those fours bein' traded. They're very much alive.
Reviewer's Note: I picked this track to review by going through the CD with my Next button. The song title didn't influence me.
Reviewer: Mark Saleski
Tags: 2000s jazz · big band · dewey redman tribute
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