Big M: A Tribute To Malachi Favors
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2006-11-25
Reviewed 2006-11-25
Straight post-bop quartet with a restrained, sad quality -- because it's a tribute to the late Malachi Thompson (Art Ensemble of Chicago). Veteran players fronted by Billy Bang (violin) and Ari Brown (sax/piano). A tribute to Malachi Thompson (Art Ensemble of Chicago), so it's got a restrained and sad feel while also being celebratory.
Rich African influence including the use of kalimba (thumb piano) in place of drums on 2 and 4.
1- Upbeat midtempo, a bit funky
2- Gentle, even mournful, with kalimba
3- Nicely digging groove, mid/fast
4- Soft, slow, with sax and sparkly kalimba. Simple figure.
5- Mid/fast, softly rolling jam; active solos. Mildly African feel.
6- Heavy African drums, sinewy theme. Pulse-pounding.
7- Gently sad song: vocals and slowly swinging piano. Touching, simple.
Rich African influence including the use of kalimba (thumb piano) in place of drums on 2 and 4.
1- Upbeat midtempo, a bit funky
2- Gentle, even mournful, with kalimba
3- Nicely digging groove, mid/fast
4- Soft, slow, with sax and sparkly kalimba. Simple figure.
5- Mid/fast, softly rolling jam; active solos. Mildly African feel.
6- Heavy African drums, sinewy theme. Pulse-pounding.
7- Gently sad song: vocals and slowly swinging piano. Touching, simple.
Recent airplay
Big M
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 10, 2014
Oof
surprise — Mar 18, 2007
Crumb-Puck-U-Lent
Memory Select — Feb 02, 2007
Maghostut
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 26, 2007
Crumb-Puck-U-Lent
Science Radio — Jan 13, 2007
Oof
Memory Select — Jan 12, 2007
Charting
2006-12-10 — 2007-02-11
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Feb 4 | 1 |
| Jan 28 | 1 |
| Jan 14 | 2 |
| Dec 31 | 1 |
| Dec 17 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Crumb-Puck-U-Lent | ||
| 2. | Oof | ||
| 3. | Feedom Flexibility | ||
| 4. | Big M | ||
| 5. | Kau | ||
| 6. | Maghostut | ||
| 7. | Malachi |