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CD Reviews: Jodi Proznick Quartet, “Foundations”
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Posted by: editoron Monday, January 28, 2008 - 08:10 PM |
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By: Edward Blanco
Though released in Canada in late 2006, “Foundations” is only now making the rounds in the U.S. and leaving an impressive mark. Recognized as one of the top young musicians in Canada, Jodi Proznick has become a first-call bassist in Vancouver since moving there in 2000. While her credits include several recording appearances, this album is the lady’s debut as leader and what a debut it is! The music is riveting straight ahead jazz with a terrific selection of tunes and finesse power playing from the band.
Well let me begin by stating that this is one of the finest recordings I’ve had the pleasure to appraise this new year. While the bassist delivers an excellent performance and contributes four blue chip charts, her band mates turn in a performance of their own that makes this album a burner.
Proznick, who plays the upright bass, leads a quartet that includes husband Tilden Webb on the piano, fellow Vancouver musician Jesse Cahill on the drums and hailing from the U.K., tenor saxophonist Steve Kaldestad who provides a monster performance especially on the soft and cushy Duke Ellington standard “All Too Soon” where he steals the spotlight.
There isn’t a bad tune on the entire album. Beginning with the re-harmonized arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “Help Me” the music takes off with delicious melodies an exciting play from the band. Besides the beautiful Ellington piece, Proznick includes two other ballads with “Acquiescence” and “Washing of the Water,” while also featuring Kaldestad’s tenor voice on the hard-driving “Reaction,” “RB Line” and others.
An unselfish leader, while the lady does lay down fine bass line work here, she allows enormous space for fellow band mates to display their talents such as husband Webb who weighs in on delicate piano solos throughout.
With this album Jodi Proznick lays down strong jazzy “Foundations” from which to serve notice that there’s a new sheriff in town armed with an arsenal of talent sure to develop recognition as one of the finest bassist in the jazz world today. “Foundations” is an excellent recording by any measure you apply. Whether it’s the fine selection of music or the outstanding performance from the band, the result is an exciting an impressive musical experience that makes this album a pleasure to hear.
Year: 2006
Label: Cellar Live Records
Artist Web: www.jodiproznick.com
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