Proverbs For Sam
Jazz
| Sep 2008
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2008-10-24
Reviewed 2008-10-24
Seven-piece band doing loose, grooving jams. It's free jazz, but accessible and even danceable. Long tracks that you could easily fade into and out of, for airplay.
The louder tracks are more obvious, but don't overlook the subtle, tuneful slyness of track 2.
The long song titles are proverbs from a people of Nigeria.
1- (14:35) Happy and goofy/drunken march. Some nice crazy soloing by Cole on some kind of exotic reed. A really nice jam.
2- (12:24) Quiet, deep improv, with some soulfully jazzy tones from trombone (or similar horn). Accessible and swaying.
3- (23:33) Exotic, bouncing mid/fast groove. Builds into a happy jam, strong pulse.
4- (24:54) Swirling exotic flutes, a calm '60s feel. Bass solo, then a freer, blooming jam with tuba and sax prominent. Gets blazing and out there.
The louder tracks are more obvious, but don't overlook the subtle, tuneful slyness of track 2.
The long song titles are proverbs from a people of Nigeria.
1- (14:35) Happy and goofy/drunken march. Some nice crazy soloing by Cole on some kind of exotic reed. A really nice jam.
2- (12:24) Quiet, deep improv, with some soulfully jazzy tones from trombone (or similar horn). Accessible and swaying.
3- (23:33) Exotic, bouncing mid/fast groove. Builds into a happy jam, strong pulse.
4- (24:54) Swirling exotic flutes, a calm '60s feel. Bass solo, then a freer, blooming jam with tuba and sax prominent. Gets blazing and out there.
Recent airplay
The Drum Sounding A Message In War Is Beaten In A Cryptic Manner...
Memory Select — Jan 02, 2009
Don't Wait For The Day Of Battle Before Getting Your Weapons Ready
Memory Select, Weds. edition — Dec 31, 2008
If A Blacksmith Continues To Strike An Iron At One Point, He Must Have A Reason
Music Casserole — Dec 25, 2008
The Drum Sounding A Message In War Is Beaten In A Cryptic Manner...
Memory Select (early edition) — Dec 19, 2008
No One Knows The Paths In A Garden Better Than The Gardener...
Memory Select — Dec 05, 2008
Don't Wait For The Day Of Battle Before Getting Your Weapons Ready
Orangeasm — Dec 03, 2008
Charting
2008-11-02 — 2009-01-04
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 4 | 2 |
| Dec 28 | 1 |
| Dec 21 | 1 |
| Dec 7 | 2 |
| Nov 30 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Don't Wait For The Day Of Battle Before Getting Your Weapons Ready | ||
| 2. | If A Blacksmith Continues To Strike An Iron At One Point, He Must Have A Reason | ||
| 3. | The Drum Sounding A Message In War Is Beaten In A Cryptic Manner... | ||
| 4. | No One Knows The Paths In A Garden Better Than The Gardener... |