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CD Reviews: Marcus Strickland Quartets, “TWI-LIFE
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Posted by: adminon Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 11:00 AM |
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By Edward Blanco
Saxophonist Marcus Strickland is a professional musician who has been a part of two Grammy-nominated recordings and recently finished a five year association with legendary drummer Roy Haynes. This new release on the self published label, presents Strickland with his first bandleader role. The album is a unique two-CD, two ensemble project capturing one recording session with the Marcus Strickland Quartet and another set with his new Twi-Life Group.
The music is essentially a progressive mainstream jazz groove containing an array of superb solo phrasings from the leader on two sessions of fresh new material. Exceptional charts and a riveting sound makes for one enjoyable and attention-grabbing disc. The sessions include several notable tracks among them, the melodic “The Beast Within Beauty,” the exciting and fiery “Sesame Street,” the very boppish “The Whole Page,” the quick-paced “The Nottage Cottage” and the explosive title piece “Twi-Life.”
Strickland plays tenor, soprano and writes all of the music except for the Wayne Shorter opener “Oriental Folk Song,” and “In Faith.” The Strickland Quartet records the first set with pianist Robert Glasper, bassist Vicente Archer and E.J. Strickland on the drums. The second CD features Lage Lund on guitar, Brad Jones on electric bass and E.J. Strickland again on drums.
A splendid selection of music performed with meaty solos on the reeds in a unique and stylish approach to jazz.
Label: Strick Muzik
Year: 2006
Artist Website: www.marcusstrickland.com
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