Don Byron - Tuskegee Experiments - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

When an artist follows trends, InchelectricInch can sound like a gimmick. But with Donald Byrd, it's a natural evolution. On InchElectric ByrdInch, electronic textures become an organic extension of his unmistakable lyricism, never artificial, always personal. With Duke Pearson on electric piano and the subtle rhythmic wizardry of Airto Moreira, the album unfolds as a series of vivid Inchfeelingscapes.Inch Moods shift fluidly from expressive trumpet solos to richly layered ensemble passages and intricate rhythm designs, creating a deeply cohesive listening experience. From the cool, floating woodwinds of InchEstavanicoInch to the understated brilliance of drummer Mickey Roker on InchEssenceInch, 'Electric Byrd' is mood-driven jazz fusion at it's most imaginative and immersive.

Don Byron digs into a Lester Young classic and much more on IVERY-DIVEY, the follow up to the critically acclaimed YOU ARE #6. IVERY-DIVEY balances eclectic and esoteric tastes of the most avant-garde fan with the accessibility and openess that lends itself to anyone who simply loves creative music-making.

Aruan Ortiz, who grew up in Santiago, Cuba, and has lived in the U. S. since 2002, is among the most creative pianists on jazz's landscape. As a boy he was performing Cuban popular music. His studies broadened to include jazz, first in Europe, and finally New York, where he now lives. In Don Byron, Ortiz has found an unparalleled clarinetist, whose classical training and exquisite technique anchor a career spanning an unusually broad range of music that nevertheless reflects a focused line of musical inquiry. Byron was born in The Bronx, into a musical family of Antiguan descent. Some of his work has involved highly refined repertory ensembles devoted to early jazz, gospel or klezmer music. Other works assert un-fettered new musical routes owing to no single style. InchRandom Dances and (A)tonalitiesInch reveals the imaginative leaps of two free-thinking minds. In both, we feel an implied swing, gentle yet with conviction, and shared values of erudition and compassion. We sense a clearly documented moment between two masterly musicians.