Improvijazzation Nation #70 by Rotcod Zzaj |
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You won't find music like this anywhere else on the planet! You may find "imitators", or mideastern players that remind you of sections of what's being played here, but nothing can equal the sheer wall of energy you'll hear coming at you on the opener, "Kleyzmish Moshpit". Aaron is a NYC jazz drummer who brings his (Jewish) cultural roots to his jazz playing (or is it the other way around).... either way, the energy of his spirit is voracious, yet comfortable. An odd combination, to be sure, but you can hear both parts of his personality on this album, especially when you listen to th' CD with your headphones on. The cast of players is far too large to itemize here, but they all express that same raw energy in their playing... total dedication to the idea that they're gonna' take over th' world without a shot being fired (except, perhaps for some of those rim shots... heh! heh!). The fact that the album was released on Zorn's "Tzadik" label tells you quite a bit, I think... "experiments in Jewish culture", sort of. I'm very highly impressed, & feel fortunate to have gotten this great album for review... truly cutting edge, & uplifting to the spirit! This gets a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from our jaded ears. GREAT music, but be prepared for something "different"! |
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