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CD Reviews: Samuel Blaser Quartet - 7th Heaven
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Posted by: editoron Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:33 AM |
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Glenn Astarita
CD-2008 Between the Lines
Trombonist Samuel Blaser’s debut outing as a leader has been spinning in my home stereo systems for several weeks. It’s one of those unanticipated surprises us reviewers receive in the mail every now and then. He’s a prestigious Fulbright scholar who has studied in the USA and abroad. At twenty-six years, Blaser communicates musical maturity that is far beyond the norm. A masterful technician and forward-thinking idea man, the trombonist conveys an uncanny manner of bridging dark, brooding passages with an overriding sense of vibrancy. Moreover, guitarist Scott Dubois looms as a near-flawless accomplice for the leader. They jab and dart amid blossoming storylines while often raising the ante in gradually ascending fashion.
Bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Gerald Cleaver play a vital role throughout, as they provide the requisite pop and zip. And in spots, Dubois generates some high-heat when he cranks up the distortion pedal along with Blaser’s animated phrasings. No doubt, this band thrives upon a dynamic that consists of creating tension amid ominous overtones, largely within the three-part, “Metamorphose Suite.” If you’re seeking a modern jazz record that stands out from the majority of recent releases, then this shrewdly engineered album should provide some near and long-term gratification. – Glenn Astarita
www.challengerecords.com
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