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James Farm
James Farm
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Since they've already guest-starred on each other's recordings, James Farm is a natural progression for these jazz fellow travelers. Says bassist Penman, "James Farm is where we pool our collective knowledge, let run the best of our ideas arising from our varied musical influences, while acknowledging substantial common ground-a love of jazz, a fascination with song and structure, an obsession with groove, a receptivity to contemporary influences. A band where we can be creative composers and improvisers, in step with the rhythm of the times, constantly evolving."
James Farm made its debut at the 2009 Montreal Jazz Festival and has since performed dates in North America and Europe, garnering praise for its live set and fueling anticipation for this 10-track studio debut, which features tunes by each of the four musicians.
The Mercury News in San Jose declared: "James Farm could be one of those rare breakthrough bands-Miles and Brubeck and did it long ago - that appeals to a significant audience beyond the jazz audience." The Seattle Times concurred: "As modern jazz, James Farm is pared down. Riffs are easy to follow. The improvisation is melodic. Rhythms are complex but catchy. While much of modern jazz can sound like an exercise, James Farm sounds like songs." And All about Jazz sums it up: "This much is clear: these are absolute professional musicians at the top of their game."
Says Redman, "It can be very easy to get lost in the formal elements of the music and to forget that, ultimately, these structures exist only as a means to an end. And for the musicians in this band, the end is communication. It's about trying to say something that's creative and genuine and heartfelt-and, yes, intelligent. From the moment we started playing together, that was our shared value. That's why we're sticking with this band."
Product details
Release Date:
2011-04-29
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Nonesuch (Warner)
Languages:
Published:
English,
Original:
English
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
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