Opening Statement

Jazz | Feb 2012

Reviews

Fo
Reviewed 2012-02-12
TITO CARRILLO: Opening Statement
Origin, 2011

POSTBOP – An impressive debut from this Chicago trumpeter, leading a solid quartet (or quintet) through a set of tough original tunes. He has a very even tone, sharp-edged but not cutting, with a bit of swagger to it. His writing carries similar qualities, making this a treat.

Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

1. 6:15 – firm urban bop groove; soulful sax, steady trumpet, rolling piano
2. 6:27 – defiant melody and trumpet solo; piano cools it down a bit
3. 7:59 – modern ballad with a bit of soul and glide: solos step carefully
4. 7:51 – intricate horn interplay in theme; trumpet/soprano sax solos stand tall
5. 8:04 – relaxed, gentle flow; TC doubles on flugelhorn and muted trumpet
6. 6:54 – very nice reading of a Latin standard, warm & romantic, steady pulse
7. 5:07 – simple standard-like melody into brisk boppin’ with swinging breaks
8. 8:04 – streetcorner vibe, midtempo and swinging with casual solos all round
9. 9:17 – slow and mysterious, horns stay close, then solos gradually heat up
10. 6:07 – gentle gospel tune, just trumpet & piano at first, then soulful quartet

[ Fo ] - February 2012

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Charting

2012-02-12 — 2012-04-15 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Apr 15 1
Apr 8 1
Apr 1 1
Mar 25 1
Mar 18 2
Mar 11 1
Mar 4 1
Feb 26 4

Track listing

1. Truth Seeker
2. Shades Of Morpheus
3. Song For Elisa
4. Theophilus
5. Stillness
6. Historia De Un Amor
7. Blaise On Fire
8. Where You Come From
9. 3 Colors (For R.M.)
10. Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing