Dessen, Michael / Lineal
| Album: | Lineal | Collection: | Jazz | |
| Artist: | Dessen, Michael | Added: | May 2007 | |
| Label: | Circumvention Music | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2007-05-06 | Pull Date: | 2007-07-08 | Charts: | Jazz |
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| Week Ending: | Jul 8 | Jul 1 | Jun 17 | Jun 10 | Jun 3 | May 27 | May 20 | May 13 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jun 28, 2012: | Sunshine . . . in the Afternoon
Not Minutes, But Breaths |
4. | Mar 19, 2010: | Memory Select
Levity In Detail |
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| 2. | May 25, 2012: | No Cover, No Minimum
Not Minutes, But Breaths |
5. | Jul 08, 2007: | Transmission Overload
Duo |
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| 3. | Sep 28, 2011: | Memory Select
Levity In Detail |
6. | Jul 06, 2007: | Memory Select
Not Minutes, But Breaths |
Album Review
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2007-05-06
Reviewed 2007-05-06
Trombone-led modern jazz, really good, with composing that features some strong beats, post-bop complexity while leaving room for a bit of out-there soloing. Shouldn't scare anyone looking for "inside" jazz (esp. tracks 3 and 4). Dessen appears mostly in bass-drum trios, with occasional piano (2,3,7) or violin (5). Some high-profile guests including Vijay Iyer (piano), Mark Dresser (bass), and Susie Ibarra (percussion).
Other personnel: Jorge Roeder (bass), Bob Weiner (percusion), Terry Jenoure (violin)
1- Upbeat irregular rhythm; a spare trio setting
2- Crisp rhythm with really nice piano/bass. Dig the flowing piano riff near the end.
3- Ballad, a soft straight-jazz piece. Nice.
4- Mid/fast with a strong beat and bassline
5- Strong mid/fast piece that jams really well. With violin.
6- Groany bass/trombone duet, with Mark Dresser
7- Disconnected feel w/slow spacious piano. Second half gets faster, including some weighty composition.
8- Playful improv duet with Susie Ibarra.
Other personnel: Jorge Roeder (bass), Bob Weiner (percusion), Terry Jenoure (violin)
1- Upbeat irregular rhythm; a spare trio setting
2- Crisp rhythm with really nice piano/bass. Dig the flowing piano riff near the end.
3- Ballad, a soft straight-jazz piece. Nice.
4- Mid/fast with a strong beat and bassline
5- Strong mid/fast piece that jams really well. With violin.
6- Groany bass/trombone duet, with Mark Dresser
7- Disconnected feel w/slow spacious piano. Second half gets faster, including some weighty composition.
8- Playful improv duet with Susie Ibarra.
Track Listing
| 1. | What Space Can Hide The Liberty Of A Line | 5. | The Eye Is The Firs Circle | |||
| 2. | Levity In Detail | 6. | Something Singular | |||
| 3. | Lineal | 7. | Flecha | |||
| 4. | Not Minutes, But Breaths | 8. | Duo |