Next Page, The

Jazz | May 2012

Reviews

Fo
Reviewed 2012-05-31
ERI YAMAMOTO TRIO: The Next Page
AUM Fidelity, 2012

MODERN JAZZ – Another album of aching beauty and sparkling joy from pianist Yamamoto. Her music can be fragile or soaring, but it’s always good-natured with sing-song melodies and an effortless flow. All tracks are original, with a “set break” midway through as a nod to her long-running gig at Arthur’s Tavern in Greenwich Village.

All good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12

1. 6:30 – a soft, chilly pulse; then a simple melody full of warmth & happiness
2. 6:46 – serene start; a gentle stroll through the woods, with rises and falls
3. 7:56 – circular bassline: cool walking rhythm; sneaky/playful piano & drums
4. 6:04 – hushed after-hours drag: abstracted bluesiness, nice bass solo too
5. 5:43 – very cheerful little stroll: a quiet but unshakeable optimism
6. 5:55 – tiptoes carefully: mostly gentle trio interweavings
8. 7:57 – little rising/falling riffs in shifting tempo; drums roll and creep forward
9. 6:11 – quiet contemplation and a pleasant sway: bass looks deep within
10. 5:40 – cute melody with a snappy little beat, solos have a bit of a strut
11. 5:15 – relaxed, lovely daydream with an almost bittersweet air
12. 5:35 – happy drums and a carefree melody; solo darts and weaves

[ Fo ] - May 2012

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Charting

2012-06-02 — 2012-08-05 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
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Track listing

1. Sparkle Song
2. Whiskey River
3. Just Walking
4. Night Shadows
5. Green Grows
6. The Next Page
7. (Thank You, We'll Be Right Back For The Second Set)
8. Up And Down
9. Dark Blue Sky
10. Waver
11. Catch The Clouds
12. Swimming Song