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Reviewed 2008-10-26
Reviewed 2008-10-26
JOE LOCKE: Force of Four
Origin, 2008
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Modern-bop vibraphonist debuts a dynamic new quartet. Locke is fast and fluid, with an airy, shimmering attack. Putting vibes and piano together enhances that light, cascading sound. This is probably too middle-of-the-road for KZSU, but it’s nice stuff.
Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 6
1. 6:16 – light sing-song theme gives way to uptempo, rolling vibe/piano solos
2. 8:26 – thoughtful tune, daydreams and spirals
3. 8:03 – retro (‘70s) jazz sound, summery feel, light & upbeat but propulsive
4. 7:20 – sneaky little groove with muted trumpet; lightly funky
5. 5:29 – slowly billowing ballad; piano and vibes fit together nicely
6. 6:58 – brisk, fusion-y touch, tenor sax adds some heft
7. 8:29 – flowing, modernized take on an old movie theme
8. 4:51 – easygoing tune with sax, slow-chugging riff
[ Fo ] 26-Oct-08
Origin, 2008
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Modern-bop vibraphonist debuts a dynamic new quartet. Locke is fast and fluid, with an airy, shimmering attack. Putting vibes and piano together enhances that light, cascading sound. This is probably too middle-of-the-road for KZSU, but it’s nice stuff.
Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 6
1. 6:16 – light sing-song theme gives way to uptempo, rolling vibe/piano solos
2. 8:26 – thoughtful tune, daydreams and spirals
3. 8:03 – retro (‘70s) jazz sound, summery feel, light & upbeat but propulsive
4. 7:20 – sneaky little groove with muted trumpet; lightly funky
5. 5:29 – slowly billowing ballad; piano and vibes fit together nicely
6. 6:58 – brisk, fusion-y touch, tenor sax adds some heft
7. 8:29 – flowing, modernized take on an old movie theme
8. 4:51 – easygoing tune with sax, slow-chugging riff
[ Fo ] 26-Oct-08
Recent airplay
No Moe
Cipher's Crop Circle — Jan 07, 2009
Ruminations
Hangover Helper — Jan 01, 2009
No Moe
The Rent Party — Dec 19, 2008
Ricky's Tune
The Rent Party — Dec 17, 2008
Like Joe
too heavy for titanium — Dec 06, 2008
Ricky's Tune
No Cover, No Minimum — Dec 05, 2008
Charting
2008-11-02 — 2009-01-04
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 4 | 1 |
| Dec 21 | 2 |
| Dec 7 | 3 |
| Nov 30 | 1 |
| Nov 23 | 1 |
| Nov 16 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Like Joe | ||
| 2. | Ruminations | ||
| 3. | Ricky's Tune | ||
| 4. | No Moe | ||
| 5. | Available In Blue | ||
| 6. | Alpha Punk | ||
| 7. | Laura | ||
| 8. | Blue November |