a r t i s t : The Mandala Octet
t i t l e : La Spada Di San Galgano
d a t e : 1991
l a b e l : Accurate
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Jan/2007
t r a c k s : 06
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 98,1 MB
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La Spada De San Galgano (The Sword of Saint Galgano)
Tom Duprey (trumpet),
Curtis Hasselbring (trombone),
Douglas Yates (alto saxophone),
Matt Langley (tenor saxophone),
Charlie Kohlhase (baritone saxophone),
John Medeski (piano),
John Leaman (bass),
Matt Wilson (drums)
+ Paula Cole (vocals)*
Led by bassist John Leaman, this five-horn band brings the
drama of film music and a touch of funk into the realm of
Mingus and modal jazz. Leaman's compositions unfold
melodramatically, full of surprising juxtapositions, evocative
atmospheres, hills and valleys.
"At a time when too many young jazz stars seem bent on
re-creating the past, it's refreshing to hear someone pushing
into the future." Kevin R. Convey, Boston Herald
"The collective synergies of the ensemble lift the bandstand!"
Chuck Berg, JazzTimes
"Leaman masterfully arranges this mini big-band." College
Media Journal (CMJ)
"Startling, delightful instrumentals in a
progressive-minimalist mode. Members of either orchestra join
leader/bassist John Leaman. Title track bears repeated
listenings for the horn charts. Six originals." ~ Michael G.
Nastos, All Music Guide
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01-La Spada Di San Galgano [06:39]
02-Das Waldsterben [19:08]
03-Dimension [16:09]
04-Words In The Wind [05:44]
05-Oblique Blue Shadows [11:51]
06-Oblique Blue Finale [06:55]
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66:26 min