Blueprints Of Jazz: Vol. 1
Jazz
| Dec 2008
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2009-01-17
Reviewed 2009-01-17
MIKE CLARK: Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1
Talking House, 2008
This new series shines the spotlight on underappreciated older players who deserve wider exposure. Drummer Mike Clark is best known for his 1970s fusion work (Herbie Hancock/Headhunters), but here proves to be an excellent postbop player, leading a first-rate band. Great stuff.
All tracks solid. Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 7, 8 … maybe 6, 10
1. 6:01 – driving, but with an airy feel: very hip solos, just slightly angular.
2. 6:35 – exotic, catchy postbop groove: great ensemble sound & cool solos
3. 6:43 – slouching, 1950s noir/crime-jazz feel: boozy trumpet, hustling sax
4. 7:03 – Eastern-tinged melody, intriguing solos, drums are just all over it
5. 4:45 – swinging tune over a rock-solid marching beat; active bass solo
6. 7:47 – loose, funky theme: groovy bass & drums, touches of New Orleans
7. 9:08 – midtempo modern: elusive, searching, solos stretch like tendrils
8. 7:54 – thoughtful tune in 5/4 suggests Coltrane; very fine round of solos
9. 7:05 – uptempo urban sneak, very fine drums & tasty walking bass
10. 10:32 – soulful sax ballad, Donald Harrison really shines
[ Fo ] 17-Jan-09
Talking House, 2008
This new series shines the spotlight on underappreciated older players who deserve wider exposure. Drummer Mike Clark is best known for his 1970s fusion work (Herbie Hancock/Headhunters), but here proves to be an excellent postbop player, leading a first-rate band. Great stuff.
All tracks solid. Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 7, 8 … maybe 6, 10
1. 6:01 – driving, but with an airy feel: very hip solos, just slightly angular.
2. 6:35 – exotic, catchy postbop groove: great ensemble sound & cool solos
3. 6:43 – slouching, 1950s noir/crime-jazz feel: boozy trumpet, hustling sax
4. 7:03 – Eastern-tinged melody, intriguing solos, drums are just all over it
5. 4:45 – swinging tune over a rock-solid marching beat; active bass solo
6. 7:47 – loose, funky theme: groovy bass & drums, touches of New Orleans
7. 9:08 – midtempo modern: elusive, searching, solos stretch like tendrils
8. 7:54 – thoughtful tune in 5/4 suggests Coltrane; very fine round of solos
9. 7:05 – uptempo urban sneak, very fine drums & tasty walking bass
10. 10:32 – soulful sax ballad, Donald Harrison really shines
[ Fo ] 17-Jan-09
Recent airplay
Clark Kent
No Cover, No Minimum — Dec 21, 2017
Like That
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 31, 2014
Conchita's Dance
No Cover, No Minimum — Apr 13, 2012
10th Ave. 1957
No Cover, No Minimum — Jan 20, 2012
Like That
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 15, 2011
Conchita's Dance
Emphysema For Emphasis — Mar 20, 2009
Charting
2009-01-18 — 2009-03-22
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 22 | 1 |
| Mar 8 | 1 |
| Feb 15 | 1 |
| Feb 8 | 2 |
| Feb 1 | 1 |
| Jan 25 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | In The House | ||
| 2. | Like That | ||
| 3. | 10th Ave. 1957 | ||
| 4. | Past Lives | ||
| 5. | Thanks Len | ||
| 6. | Loft Funk | ||
| 7. | Clark Kent | ||
| 8. | Conchita's Dance | ||
| 9. | Morning Became Electra | ||
| 10. | I Want To Talk About You |