Jorgenson, John Quintet / Ultraspontane
Album: Ultraspontane   Collection:Jazz
Artist:Jorgenson, John Quintet   Added:Aug 2007
Label:Self-Release  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2007-09-09 Pull Date: 2007-11-11 Charts: Jazz
Week Ending: Nov 11 Nov 4 Oct 28 Oct 21 Oct 14 Oct 7 Sep 23 Sep 16
Airplays: 4 2 2 1 2 2 1 3

Recent Airplay
1. Jan 17, 2024: That's not Bluegrass
Lucky Sevens
4. Sep 02, 2014: That's Not Bluegrass
El Camino Del Che
2. Aug 14, 2018: That's Not Bluegrass
G-Funk, Ghost Dance
5. Jul 15, 2014: That's Not Bluegrass
Ultraspontane
3. Aug 07, 2018: That's Not Bluegrass.
G-Funk
6. Mar 12, 2013: That's Not Bluegrass
Improvisation #1

Album Review
Decca
Reviewed 2007-09-08
Mostly original compositions in the Gypsy Jazz tradition. Jorgenson is one hell of a good guitarist (and not a bad clarinet & trombone player either). Joined by viola, violin, bass, percussion, cello and other strings. Django would approve. I know I do. One star every track, it’s all so good. Total happy music.

1. Light, upbeat and happy and driving. Instantly catchy.
2. Starts slow then a delicious midtempo bounce w/slower flourishes.
3. Dramatic Flamenco-inspired intro to #4. Solo guitar, slow then fast.
4. Upbeat, Andalusian-flavored jam w/wonderful blend of strings.
5. Sweetly retro and relaxed w/warm fem vocals.
6. Midtempo w/lots of strings echoing sharp lead guitar.
7. Swinging clarinet on a bright and breezy romp. So cool!
8. Upbeat swing w/a Latin accent.
9. Fast and furious w/a hyper-cartoony energy. Yow! Love it.
10. Slow, ends fast. Lush strings, dramatic energy. Lovely.
11. Similar to #10. Slow & delicate w/a quiet sort of emotional power.
12. A more modern sound. A driving, upbeat meander w/energy.

Track Listing
1. El Camino Del Che   7. Lucky Sevens
2. Swingapore   8. Bossa Orpheum
3. Ultraspontane (Intro)   9. Ghost Dance
4. Ultraspontane   10. Improvisation #1
5. Don't Worry 'bout Me   11. Improvisation #2
6. G-Funk   12. La Journee Des Tziganes