Universal Mind
Jazz
| Feb 2012
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2012-02-12
Reviewed 2012-02-12
LUIS PERDOMO: Universal Mind
RKM, 2012
MODERN JAZZ – This sturdy trio with pianist Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Jack DeJohnette starts from a mainstream jazz position but really asserts itself with dynamic solos that balance inward contemplation and forward thrust. Gorgeous recording quality brings out lots of detail, highlighting their chemistry. Very impressive!
Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
1. 7:57 – hard postbop swing: piano swoops & soars, strong bass, agile drums
2. 7:17 – pensive tune, serious drive: solos balance tenderness & muscularity
3. 5:50 – tight trio: hot drums trade off with and push the thoughtful piano/bass
4. 6:19 – exotic drums as piano develops a deep, beautifully rich melodic line
5. 5:58 – rolling trio, introspective but vibrant, bittersweet piano & bass solos
6. 5:39 – starts as lush piano/drum duet fantasy, turns into unspooling rhythm
7. 8:23 – swinging stroll turned upside-down, piano acrobatics, snappy rhythm
8. 5:12 – pretty waltzing tune: piano flies gracefully, falls into repetitive ending
9. 6:05 – spiralling tune with shifting tempo, downward slides, bold piano
10. 6:27 – tender ballad: warm, dappled light; first solo piano, then trio
11. 8:15 – impressionist piano vs. hard drums: really gets rolling in the middle
[ Fo ] - February 2012
RKM, 2012
MODERN JAZZ – This sturdy trio with pianist Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Jack DeJohnette starts from a mainstream jazz position but really asserts itself with dynamic solos that balance inward contemplation and forward thrust. Gorgeous recording quality brings out lots of detail, highlighting their chemistry. Very impressive!
Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
1. 7:57 – hard postbop swing: piano swoops & soars, strong bass, agile drums
2. 7:17 – pensive tune, serious drive: solos balance tenderness & muscularity
3. 5:50 – tight trio: hot drums trade off with and push the thoughtful piano/bass
4. 6:19 – exotic drums as piano develops a deep, beautifully rich melodic line
5. 5:58 – rolling trio, introspective but vibrant, bittersweet piano & bass solos
6. 5:39 – starts as lush piano/drum duet fantasy, turns into unspooling rhythm
7. 8:23 – swinging stroll turned upside-down, piano acrobatics, snappy rhythm
8. 5:12 – pretty waltzing tune: piano flies gracefully, falls into repetitive ending
9. 6:05 – spiralling tune with shifting tempo, downward slides, bold piano
10. 6:27 – tender ballad: warm, dappled light; first solo piano, then trio
11. 8:15 – impressionist piano vs. hard drums: really gets rolling in the middle
[ Fo ] - February 2012
Recent airplay
Tin Can Alley
No Cover, No Minimum (rebroadcast from Mar 2, 2012) — Jul 13, 2021
Gene's Crown
No Cover, No Minimum: Top Jazz of 2012 — Jan 04, 2013
Dance Of The Elephants
no voices aloud — Apr 14, 2012
Tin Can Alley
Rebop — Apr 10, 2012
Unified Path I
No Cover, No Minimum — Apr 06, 2012
Unified Path I
Rebop — Apr 03, 2012
Charting
2012-02-12 — 2012-04-15
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 15 | 2 |
| Apr 8 | 2 |
| Apr 1 | 1 |
| Mar 25 | 2 |
| Mar 18 | 1 |
| Mar 11 | 2 |
| Mar 4 | 3 |
| Feb 26 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Tetragon | ||
| 2. | Langnau | ||
| 3. | Rebellious Contemplation | ||
| 4. | Unified Path I | ||
| 5. | Just Before | ||
| 6. | Unified Path Ii | ||
| 7. | Tin Can Alley | ||
| 8. | Above The Storm | ||
| 9. | Gene's Crown | ||
| 10. | Dance Of The Elephants | ||
| 11. | Doppio |