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"HiGH ▀ iNTELLiGeNCE tRoLLS"
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a r t i s t : James Emery
t i t l e : Fourth World
d a t e : 2001
l a b e l : Between The Lines 10190
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Nov-2004
t r a c k s : 09
b i t r a t e : 192kbps
s i z e : 91,7 MB
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Several unusual aspects of this recording stand out. First,
there is the utter versatility of Joe Lovano, who penned
several of the tunes and performs convincingly on a variety of
instruments, including drums. Next is the mix of players;
acoustic guitar and bass, sax, and voice make up the core of
the ensemble, with varied combinations on each tune. Finally,
there is the essentially conservative, melodic content. James
Emery, in particular, focuses on writing beautiful lines. A
perfect example is his simple though attractive "Hannah's
Tune," which closes the album. Judi Silvano's flute work adds
an extra dimension, although she is heard mostly in her
customary role as a scat singer. While some of the pieces drift
a bit, Emery's acoustic guitar pleases with its nuance and
intensity. The guitarist has absorbed a plethora of influences
and whether he picks or strums, the results are serious and
almost always worth hearing. There is a chamber feel to some of
the pieces, and even Lovano's drums are tastefully restrained.
Drew Gress' bass plays an important role, underpinning the
foundation and providing some impressive soloing. His backing
of Lovano on "Splendido" is one of the highlights of the album.
James Emery - acoustic guitar
Judi Silvano - flute & voice
Drew Gress - acoustic bass
Joe Lovano - tenor, soprano, C melody, straight alto sax,
alto clarinet, bells, shakers, gongs,
log drums & drums
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01-Bellflower [05:18]
02-Golden Horn [08:59]
03-Fourth World [11:52]
04-Worship [08:57]
05-Splendido [08:07]
06-La Scala [05:32]
07-The Next Level [08:46]
08-In A Secret Place [05:12]
09-Hannah's Song [04:00]
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66:43 min
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