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The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful / JD Allen

Contemporary Dark Virtuosic Energetic Contemplative Tenor saxophone
$16.63

Details

Artist
ALLEN, JD
Format
CD
Label
SAVANT
Released
Oct 04, 2024
Catalog #
SAVT2217.2
UPC
633842221724

About

Though the term "visionary" is rather overused, it certainly applies to tenor saxophonist and composer JD Allen. A musical sponge of sorts, Allen is a remarkable amalgam of a wide variety of musical styles and influences, blurring the boundaries of contemporary jazz by creating a dynamic fusion of tradition and modernity. There is a decidedly "third stream" quality to Allen's compositions, combining as they do advanced classical compositional techniques, the incorporation of electronic sounds and the distillation of historic jazz genres such as call and response, field hollers and, of course, the blues. This type of music relies on the total dedication of all the performers and Allen's latest recording features three of his regular colleagues, the acoustic and electric basses of Gregg August and Ian Kenselaar and the remarkably expressive drummer, Nic Cacioppo. These men have worked with Allen on his previous Savant recordings, perhaps most notably on the unofficial trilogy of "Americana," "Americana Vol. 2" and "Barracoon," and can be considered kindred spirits with their leader. Together, they delve into themes of culture and history, offering moving narratives through their sophisticated approach and profound improvisational skills.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 Time (Dilation) 02:20
    Track
    1
    Title
    Time (Dilation)
    Duration
    02:20
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  2. 2 Know Thorn 04:20
    Track
    2
    Title
    Know Thorn
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  3. 3 Cutting (Room B) 05:17
    Track
    3
    Title
    Cutting (Room B)
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  4. 4 Know Rose 04:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Know Rose
    Duration
    04:24
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  5. 5 Cutting (Room A) 03:02
    Track
    5
    Title
    Cutting (Room A)
    Duration
    03:02
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  6. 6 Vuja De 04:21
    Track
    6
    Title
    Vuja De
    Duration
    04:21
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  7. 7 Happiness (Held Is a Seed) 05:02
    Track
    7
    Title
    Happiness (Held Is a Seed)
    Duration
    05:02
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  8. 8 Petite Suite 04:56
    Track
    8
    Title
    Petite Suite
    Duration
    04:56
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  9. 9 Code (Switch) 03:15
    Track
    9
    Title
    Code (Switch)
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  10. 10 Déjà vu 03:23
    Track
    10
    Title
    Déjà vu
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  11. 11 Happiness (Shared Is a Flower) 04:26
    Track
    11
    Title
    Happiness (Shared Is a Flower)
    Duration
    04:26
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo
  12. 12 If They Holler Let Them Go 05:07
    Track
    12
    Title
    If They Holler Let Them Go
    Duration
    05:07
    Composer
    J.D. Allen
    Performer
    J.D. Allen, Gregg August, Ian Kenselaar, Nic Cacioppo