Capitol Diner, Vol. 1
Jazz
| Nov 2008
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2009-01-25
Reviewed 2009-01-25
THE WEE TRIO: Capitol Diner, Vol. 1
Bionic, 2008
MODERN JAZZ – This young vibes/bass/drums trio is truly something new, with a fresh sound and infectious energy. Vibes cast a dreamlike melodic gauze over skittering, high-tension drum grooves, while chewy bass lines hold the two strands together. This is a tremendous debut.
James Westfall - vibraphone
Dan Loomis - bass
Jared Schonig - drums
* * * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10
1. 6:38 – catchy Kurt Cobain tune: shimmering vibes over a fantastic beat
2. 0:31 – overlapped whispers & rolling vibes, the intro to…
3. 6:51 – all cylinders clicking… propulsive yet expressive, fine bass & drums
4. 7:54 – gentle melody, reflections of innocence and surges of energy
5. 7:32 – low-key, relaxed melody; fascinating drum work all over this one
6. 4:13 – minor-key take on a standard gives it a bit of pathos and drama
7. 4:09 – quick-paced glide, hard to pin down but following a clear progression
8. 5:56 – easygoing rhythm and contemplative melody, flows & stutters
9. 3:41 – Sufjan Stevens tune: slow, moody shuffle; delicate edge, bell tones
10. 5:42 – Thelonious Monk tune, a playfully quirky swinger
[ Fo ] 25-Jan-09
Bionic, 2008
MODERN JAZZ – This young vibes/bass/drums trio is truly something new, with a fresh sound and infectious energy. Vibes cast a dreamlike melodic gauze over skittering, high-tension drum grooves, while chewy bass lines hold the two strands together. This is a tremendous debut.
James Westfall - vibraphone
Dan Loomis - bass
Jared Schonig - drums
* * * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10
1. 6:38 – catchy Kurt Cobain tune: shimmering vibes over a fantastic beat
2. 0:31 – overlapped whispers & rolling vibes, the intro to…
3. 6:51 – all cylinders clicking… propulsive yet expressive, fine bass & drums
4. 7:54 – gentle melody, reflections of innocence and surges of energy
5. 7:32 – low-key, relaxed melody; fascinating drum work all over this one
6. 4:13 – minor-key take on a standard gives it a bit of pathos and drama
7. 4:09 – quick-paced glide, hard to pin down but following a clear progression
8. 5:56 – easygoing rhythm and contemplative melody, flows & stutters
9. 3:41 – Sufjan Stevens tune: slow, moody shuffle; delicate edge, bell tones
10. 5:42 – Thelonious Monk tune, a playfully quirky swinger
[ Fo ] 25-Jan-09
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Charting
2009-01-25 — 2009-03-29
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 22 | 2 |
| Mar 8 | 1 |
| Mar 1 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | 3 |
| Feb 15 | 1 |
| Feb 8 | 1 |
| Feb 1 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | About A Girl | ||
| 2. | Phantom Prelude | ||
| 3. | The Ghost Of Potato Creek Johnny | ||
| 4. | Song For Harry Potter | ||
| 5. | Orange Finnish Tulip | ||
| 6. | There Is No Greater Love | ||
| 7. | Pisces | ||
| 8. | Satyagraha | ||
| 9. | Flint (For The Unemployed And Underpaid) | ||
| 10. | Wee See |