no matter how crazy it gets during an improvisation, it is the soloists duty to retain the spirit of the original melody-which is achieved in a transcendental manner here This track from Kurt Rosenwinkels latest CD refers to the Japanese Shakuhachi flute traditionally associated with Zen Buddhist meditation. The serene melody Rosenwinkel penned (along with Eric Harlands cymbal textures) creates a reflective atmosphere and conjures up a certain eastern vibe which demonstrates two important aspects of improvisation. First, the idea of tension and release. As the melody concludes, pianist Aaron Goldberg begins his solo over a vamp which, unlike the melody, brings a stark tension and energy, so that when Mark Turner enters with a riveting sax solo performed over the original melody, a dramatic release occurs. The solo sections and melody create the wonderful yin and yang relationship - but they also represent the second aspect. That is, no matter how crazy it gets during an improvisaion, it is the soloists duty to retain the spirit of the original melody-which is achieved in a transcendental manner here.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:19:35 +0000