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"HiGH ▀ iNTELLiGeNCE tRoLLS"
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a r t i s t : Nagl-Bernstein-Akchote-Jones
t i t l e : Big Four
d a t e : 2002
l a b e l : hatOLOGY 585
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Jul-2004
t r a c k s : 13
b i t r a t e : 192kbps
s i z e : 83,4 MB
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Brad Jones - Double Bass
Noδl AkchotΘ - Guitar
Steven Bernstein - Trumpet
Max Nagl - Alto Sax
Loosely based on a couple of recording sessions from 1940 by
the Bechet-Spanier Big Four, these mostly original tunes (only
two are actually from the original period) are performed in the
spirit of the original band, updated, of course, in the modern
style with which the two horn players are identified.
Bernstein's rubbery, klezmer-infused trumpet is always a
pleasure, and he is particularly good at performing
recognizable melodies in new ways, with smears, glissandi,
pinched tones, and muted sounds. The underrated Max Nagl is a
suitable partner, equally at home with 20th century harmonies
as with swinging melodies. The ace in the hole is the eclectic,
off-the-wall strumming of guitarist Noδl AkchotΘ, who heats up
the otherwise often-subdued moods and subtle voicings. The most
interesting pieces may be the two chestnuts, "Lazy River" and
"Squeeze Me," which give an idea of what this band is capable
of producing. The former is played at a very slow pace, with
the respectful yet far-from-reverent horns skirting the melody.
The latter tune is twisted inside out, Bernstein's wah-wah mute
joined by Nagl's simple, yet compelling, statements and
AkchotΘ's dirty tones. While the extraordinary concept and the
quality of the artists pump up the expectations, there are
times, particularly with some of the new compositions, when the
listener is left wishing for more. Nonetheless, there is some
beautiful music throughout, and if it does not always project
with the singularity of Bob Blumenthal's well-written and
effusive liners, there is plenty here to stimulate the senses
and perk the ears.
URL: http://www.hathut.com
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01-Big Four [03:24]
02-Teahouse Tango [03:51]
03-Cats And Dogs [08:38]
04-Lazy River [03:18]
05-Monx [03:15]
06-Dwarf [04:28]
07-Reader Advisor [04:06]
08-Lullaby [05:04]
09-Squeeze Me [04:01]
10-Horseradish [03:12]
11-Muggles 2000 [04:23]
12-New Viper Dance [07:53]
13-Lullaby Remix [05:07]
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60:40 min
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