“These
forms are astutely integrated, confirming that Steve Coleman’s ultimate
value to modern creative music lies as much in the considerable breadth
as well as depth of the historical sources that he constantly
channels.”—BBC Music
“What’s most impressive
about Coleman is that he pursues music’s most esoteric complexities
without sacrificing its outward allure. It’s as intriguing on the
surface as in its depths.”—Washington City Paper
“A
vivacious group effort brimming with intricate cross-hatched melodies,
oblique harmonies and kaleidoscopic rhythms, The Mancy of Sound follows
Harvesting Semblances and Affinities as the strongest albums of
Coleman’s career, reinforcing his significance in the development of
contemporary jazz.”—Point of Departure
“Of all
the musicians who followed Coltrane, Ornette and the AACM, Coleman has
done the most work and sustained the highest level of innovation and
creativity of output and impact.”—Downbeat
“More
than just a conceptualist, Coleman is also a fierce performer who
delivers darting runs that are equally fluid, and incisive…There are
points throughout the album where the array of instruments comes
together in harmonious cacophony, like the alignment of planets.”—All
About Jazz
“The Mancy of Sound is an immensely
satisfying marriage of organization and what sounds like freedom; a
strange, alluring amalgam of West African, Cuban and Brazilian music
combined with the improvisatory nature of jazz.”—Jazz Times
“Steve
is probably one of the most influential, if not the most influential,
jazz musician of the last maybe 20 to 30 years…A lot of people get
things out of his music that are totally different. Some people get the
energy, some people get the density, the harmony, rhythm, whatever it is
and you know I think we’re lucky to have a guy like that around.”—The
Ottawa Citizen
“Coleman has constructed his own
language from the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and India. He’s also a great
alto player, with one of the most beautiful, effulgent tones in
jazz.”—The Boston Phoenix
1. Jan 18
2. Formation 1
3. Fire-Ogbe (Odú Ifá Suite)
4. Earth-Idi (Odú Ifá Suite)
5. Air-Iwori (Odú Ifá Suite)
6. Water-Oyeku (Odú Ifá Suite)
7. Formation 2
8. Noctiluca (Jan 11)
Steve Coleman: Composer, Sax (Alto), Producer, Cover Design
Thomas Morgan: Bass
Ramon Garcia Perez: Percussion
Tim Albright: Trombone
Jen Shyu: Vocals
Jonathan Finlayson: Trumpet
Tyshawn Sorey: Drums
Marcus Gilmore: Drums
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http://pirecordings.com/album/pi38
1. Jan 18
2. Formation 1
3. Fire-Ogbe (Odú Ifá Suite)
4. Earth-Idi (Odú Ifá Suite)
5. Air-Iwori (Odú Ifá Suite)
6. Water-Oyeku (Odú Ifá Suite)
7. Formation 2
8. Noctiluca (Jan 11)
Thomas Morgan: Bass
Ramon Garcia Perez: Percussion
Tim Albright: Trombone
Jen Shyu: Vocals
Jonathan Finlayson: Trumpet
Tyshawn Sorey: Drums
Marcus Gilmore: Drums
info |
