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Reviewed 2014-06-12
Reviewed 2014-06-12
BEN FLOCKS: Battle Mountain
self-released, 2014
MODERN/FOLK JAZZ – Tenor saxophonist Ben Flocks, a Santa Cruz native now based in NYC, adds a solid dose of blues and Americana into a modern jazz setting in his debut release. His quintet also has a dreamlike quality sometimes reminiscent of Bill Frisell. Nice stuff.
Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11
1. 5:31 – rides a cool bass/drum groove: swampy guitar sets up bluesy sax
2. 3:40 – haunting folksong: echoes and swirls like a dream under sax melody
3. 7:58 – loping beat: folksy road song, with otherworldly touches at the fringes
4. 5:39 – slow, nostalgic daydream, freeform and calmly drifting…
5. 4:11 – elegant, old-fashioned latin ballad, very pleasant, rather romantic
6. 5:23 – southwestern lope with accordion: upbeat and optimistic, a bit corny
7. 4:52 – standard ballad: slow-dance feel from guitar & sax
8. 3:59 – midtempo stomp ‘n’ stroll: bluesy sax takes it easy
9. 5:01 – slinky blues-ballad with a cool, sassy sound; nice round of solos
10. 3:56 – slow country ballad, nicely played
11. 5:58 – alternative version of #1, more sinister with dirty guitar & keys
[ Fo ] - 12 June 2014
self-released, 2014
MODERN/FOLK JAZZ – Tenor saxophonist Ben Flocks, a Santa Cruz native now based in NYC, adds a solid dose of blues and Americana into a modern jazz setting in his debut release. His quintet also has a dreamlike quality sometimes reminiscent of Bill Frisell. Nice stuff.
Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 11
1. 5:31 – rides a cool bass/drum groove: swampy guitar sets up bluesy sax
2. 3:40 – haunting folksong: echoes and swirls like a dream under sax melody
3. 7:58 – loping beat: folksy road song, with otherworldly touches at the fringes
4. 5:39 – slow, nostalgic daydream, freeform and calmly drifting…
5. 4:11 – elegant, old-fashioned latin ballad, very pleasant, rather romantic
6. 5:23 – southwestern lope with accordion: upbeat and optimistic, a bit corny
7. 4:52 – standard ballad: slow-dance feel from guitar & sax
8. 3:59 – midtempo stomp ‘n’ stroll: bluesy sax takes it easy
9. 5:01 – slinky blues-ballad with a cool, sassy sound; nice round of solos
10. 3:56 – slow country ballad, nicely played
11. 5:58 – alternative version of #1, more sinister with dirty guitar & keys
[ Fo ] - 12 June 2014
Recent airplay
Don't Think Twice It's Alright
Traditions — Oct 26, 2018
Tennessee Waltz
Traditions — Jun 29, 2018
Return To Battle Mountain
No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 19, 2017
Shenandoah, Battle Mountain
Rebop — Oct 30, 2015
Return To Battle Mountain, Tennessee Waltz, Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You
Rebop — Aug 29, 2014
Don't Think Twice It's Alright, Shenandoah
Rebop — Aug 22, 2014
Charting
2014-06-13 — 2014-08-15
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Aug 17 | 1 |
| Aug 10 | 1 |
| Aug 3 | 2 |
| Jul 20 | 1 |
| Jul 13 | 2 |
| Jul 6 | 2 |
| Jun 22 | 1 |
| Jun 15 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Battle Mountain | ||
| 2. | Shenandoah | ||
| 3. | Don't Think Twice It's Alright | ||
| 4. | Eagle Rock | ||
| 5. | Murmullo | ||
| 6. | Silver City Bound | ||
| 7. | Polkadots And Moonbeams | ||
| 8. | Boardwalk Boogaloo | ||
| 9. | Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You | ||
| 10. | Tennessee Waltz | ||
| 11. | Return To Battle Mountain |