Brian Charette - Borderline - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Recognized as one of the most accomplished musicians of his generation, Carsten Dahl pays a mesmerizing tribute to the legendary Keith Jarrett on his new album The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett, due for on August 25 on Storyville Records. This remarkable recording showcases Dahl's extraordinary talent, as he collaborates with a host of acclaimed musicians, including trumpet virtuoso Palle Mikkelborg, versatile saxophonist Fredrik Lundin, expressive bassist Nils Bo Davidsen, melodic drummer Stefan Pasborg and musicians from Ensemble Midtvest to craft a mesmerizing tribute to the iconic Keith Jarrett, one of the most influential jazz instrumentalists of his generation. The album was partly recorded in the concert hall of the Royal Danish Library 'Dronningesalen' during the 2019 Copenhagen Jazz Festival, where Dahl and his fellow musicians established a spiritual dialogue. Not only do they celebrate the iconic and legendary virtuoso, they try instead to grasp the air of his songwriting by playing both compositions by themselves and interpretations of some of Jarrett's less known material plus a couple of Jarrett's favorites by others. The Solo Songs of Keith Jarrett captures the essence of Jarrett's improvisational genius while showcasing the unique musical contributions of each artist. The collaborative interplay between Dahl's piano, Mikkelborg's aerial trumpet, Lundin's evocative saxophone, Davidsen's expressive bass and Pasborg's melodic drumming weaves a tapestry of sound that combined with strings in the background gives the album a genuine classical feel that honors Jarrett's legacy while offering a fresh interpretation. Throughout the album, Dahl, Mikkelborg, Lundin, Davidsen and Pasborg effortlessly navigate the compositions, infusing them with their individual artistry and imaginative improvisations. Their collective synergy and deep musical understanding creat

Brian Charette - Beyond Borderline [COMPACT DISCS] date 11/15/2019

Hammond B-3 organ has a rich host of illustrious players in the jazz history including Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco to mention a few, but Brian Charette is the first (and so far the only) jazz artist who recorded solo organ albums. The first was highly acclaimed SCCD 31756 Borderline of 2013. Here on his third solo endeavour Charette delights us premiering as vocalist on 2 tracks. InchCharette is a burning soloist who understands the tradition of the Hammond B-3 as well it's future-just as certainly as he understands his place in that lineage.Inch (Ken Micallef - Downbeat) Album Tracks 1. Minors Must Be Accompanied By Adults 2. Sunrise 3. Blood Sun 4. Corcovado 5. Blue Bow 6. Bicoastal 7. Ratios 8. Fractal 9. Hip Hug-Her 10. Venice Beach Rhumba 11. If This Is It 12. Willow Weep for Me 13. Tadd's Delight 14. Moody's Mood for Love