Jason Domnarski: Big In Japan
Musicians:
Jason Domnarski (piano),
John Davis (bass), Dave Mason (drums)
.Composed by Jason Domnarski
.Recorded: Brooklyn, NY, 2007
Rating: 86/100 (learn more)
Pianist/composer Jason Domnarski bases Notes from Underground on his musical experiences in New York City. Domnarski is a block-chord player on "Big in Japan." The tune's first half has him playing an infectious rolling chord melody such as you may hear on a good Joe Jackson pop record. Midway through, the tenor of the vibe changes, as an urgency is added through a rhythm shift, piano runs and distorted ambient harmonics. The band sounds experimental for several measures. This change of pace is quickly succeeded by a return of the pleasing chordal changes that got us here in the first place. Domnarski and his talented trio have nailed down the art of catching a groove and milking it for all it is worth. This is always a good thing if you want to entertain some folks.
Reviewer: Walter Kolosky
Tags: 2000s jazz · piano trio
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