| Wendel, Ben/Dan Tepfer / Small Constructions |
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| Album: | Small Constructions | Collection: | Jazz | |
| Artist: | Wendel, Ben/Dan Tepfer | Added: | Aug 2013 | |
| Label: | Sunnyside Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2013-08-25 | Pull Date: | 2013-10-27 | Charts: | Jazz |
| Week Ending: | Oct 27 | Oct 20 | Oct 13 | Oct 6 | Sep 29 | Sep 22 | Sep 15 | Sep 8 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Mar 15, 2014: | Music Casserole Nines | 4. | Oct 24, 2013: | Rebop Pannonica | |
| 2. | Nov 15, 2013: | Fight or Flight Nines | 5. | Oct 17, 2013: | Rebop Pannonica, Still Play | |
| 3. | Nov 07, 2013: | Rebop Still Play | 6. | Oct 16, 2013: | In Your Ear | Worldwide Broadcast Jean And Renata, Pannonica, Still Play |
| Album Review |
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| Decca Reviewed 2013-08-22 | ||
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Interesting mix of multi-instrumental duets. Sax, bassoon, melodica, piano, and bass. Mostly originals, two by Monk, even a salute to Handel. Both artists were classically trained and it shows in their complex compositions and sure performances. Mostly downtempo, but with a warm and sophisticated fluidity. *1. Sweet and bright bounce w/a fluid, compelling melody. *2. Respectful yet updated and warm take on a Monk classic. Mid. 3. Slow and dreamy with a lazy, nicely unhurried feel. *4. Upbeat w/extra good tripping piano work. 5. Slow and rich, almost like chamber music but definitely jazz. *6. Down at first, picks up. Complex playing and great interplays. 7. Mournful sax, slow piano, a lowkey but harmonious piece. 8. Down/midtempo with trilling sax and strong piano. 9. Relaxed and warm w/solid work from both. 10. Slow and gentle with an air of sad reflection. *11. Handel gets a downtempo jazz makeover. Soft & gentle. 12. Downtempo, sleepy yet with a lovely softness. | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | Still Play | 7. | Gratitude | |||
| 2. | Pannonica | 8. | Ask Me Now | |||
| 3. | Jean And Renata | 9. | Rygabag | |||
| 4. | Line Up | 10. | Darn That Dream | |||
| 5. | Line | 11. | Variation 1 In D Minor | |||
| 6. | Nines | 12. | Oblique Strategy |