Evolution
World
| Apr 2008
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2008-10-21
Reviewed 2008-10-21
AMOS HOFFMAN: Evolution
RazDaz, 2008
WORLD/JAZZ - Middle Eastern/North African music as viewed from the fertile New York/Israeli jazz scene. Hoffman plays oud & guitar, and is joined by popular bassist Avishai Cohen. Good grooves matched by compelling serious moments.
All good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8
1. 4:43 – bazaar atmosphere, loosens up, switches to rolling uptempo
2. 5:26 – slow moaning tune with flute, speeds up, then spins; strong bass
3. 4:30 – bright folksy sound; floating flute gets going over steady groove
4. 5:44 – serious stepping-stone chords alternate with breezy flow, jazz guitar
5. 3:12 – elaborate solo oud improvisation; introspective and free-flowing
6. 3:01 – attractive, catchy midtempo melody, Hebrew vocal by Cohen
7. 3:42 – like a medley: twisty oud melody against bowed bass, then perc
8. 6:15 – traditional sound & camel-walk rhythm; very cool groove in 2nd half
9. 3:46 – thoughtful ballad with piano; feels a little forced
10. 5:42 – relaxed, flowing melody picks up mystery groove; flute is all over it
[ Fo ] 21-Oct-08
RazDaz, 2008
WORLD/JAZZ - Middle Eastern/North African music as viewed from the fertile New York/Israeli jazz scene. Hoffman plays oud & guitar, and is joined by popular bassist Avishai Cohen. Good grooves matched by compelling serious moments.
All good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8
1. 4:43 – bazaar atmosphere, loosens up, switches to rolling uptempo
2. 5:26 – slow moaning tune with flute, speeds up, then spins; strong bass
3. 4:30 – bright folksy sound; floating flute gets going over steady groove
4. 5:44 – serious stepping-stone chords alternate with breezy flow, jazz guitar
5. 3:12 – elaborate solo oud improvisation; introspective and free-flowing
6. 3:01 – attractive, catchy midtempo melody, Hebrew vocal by Cohen
7. 3:42 – like a medley: twisty oud melody against bowed bass, then perc
8. 6:15 – traditional sound & camel-walk rhythm; very cool groove in 2nd half
9. 3:46 – thoughtful ballad with piano; feels a little forced
10. 5:42 – relaxed, flowing melody picks up mystery groove; flute is all over it
[ Fo ] 21-Oct-08
Recent airplay
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Enayim
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 06, 2009
Enayim
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The Journey
Music Casserole — Dec 29, 2008
Enayim
The Rent Party — Dec 17, 2008
Charting
2008-11-02 — 2009-01-04
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 4 | 2 |
| Dec 21 | 1 |
| Dec 14 | 1 |
| Dec 7 | 1 |
| Nov 23 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Enayim | ||
| 2. | Exploration | ||
| 3. | Silence | ||
| 4. | Hamsa | ||
| 5. | Takasin Bayati | ||
| 6. | I Met You | ||
| 7. | The Wheel | ||
| 8. | The Journey | ||
| 9. | Miss T | ||
| 10. | Sweet Eden |