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Jazz | Jun 2007

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Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2007-07-04
Another set of futuristic jazz led by vibraphone and the cool-snap drumming of leader John Hollenbeck, adorned by accordion and clarinet. Often atmospheric and almost "RPM" sounding, and even has a sense of fun (just look at the title to the first track). And then you've got exceptions, like the total spazz-out on #5.

Drew Gress (bass)
John Hollenbeck (drums, percussion, electronic tape)
Matt Moran (vibes; vocals on 6)
Ted Reichman (accordion)
Chris Speed (clarinet, sax)

1- Midtempo chugging rhythm. Digs in a bit more after the first 3 minutes.
2- Calmly fast, starting off in long confusing riffs. Simplifies later but still has lots of counterpoint layers. FALSE ENDING comes with about 2 slow minutes remaining.
3- Lazily shuffling riff, lots of counterpoint with the vibes/drums. Loosens up and dissolves into an electronics swirl. Gains force for the finale.
4- Slowish, with some glassy effect on vibes at first. Settles into a decent slow groove.
5- Frenzy of drums, accordion spasms.
6- Eerie slow burbling, single words spoken randomly, calmly.
7- A slowish progression setting up a nicely involved clarinet solo. Second half: Upbeat mutation of an old lite-rock hit
8- Minimalist droning, into a fast but calm groove with soothing mallet drums and a clarinet solo. Ends slow.

Recent airplay

Rug Boy
Memory Select — Nov 17, 2009
I'm So Fickin' Cool
Memory Select — Feb 29, 2008
Be Happy
Rug Boy
Memory Select — Aug 17, 2007
I'm So Fickin' Cool
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 27, 2007

Charting

2007-07-08 — 2007-09-09 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Sep 9 1
Aug 19 1
Aug 12 1
Jul 29 1
Jul 22 1
Jul 15 4

Track listing

1. I'm So Fickin' Cool
2. August 5th, 2006
3. Be Happy
4. This Too Shall Pass
5. Rug Boy
6. For You
7. Rainy Days/Peanut Vendor Mash-Up
8. Three Odes: Admiration/Nostalgia/Pity