Dances With Bulls
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Fo
Reviewed 2009-05-10
Reviewed 2009-05-10
TEDDY CHARLES: Dances With Bulls
Smalls, 2009
MODERN JAZZ – Vibraphonist Teddy Charles, who dropped out of the New York scene in the 1960s after forging a formidable reputation as a forward-thinking player, returns with a nifty sextet disc. The band has a unique sound, drawing heavily from Charles Mingus but also referencing modern bop, ‘50s cool, and even a touch of free jazz on #1.
* * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, maybe 6
1. 07:12 – scattered fragments fall into place, slouches and shuffles in pieces
2. 14:12 – Mingus piece: bass intro, slow lazy groove, solos take their time
3. 08:27 – cool swinger, nice ‘n’ friendly, easygoing round of solos
4. 07:24 – upbeat jam, unusual harmonies keep it slightly off balance
5. 10:30 – a cool breeze, relaxed with lyrical vibes, bright flute
6. 06:05 – straight bop bounce, uptempo with flute
[ Fo ] 05/10/09
Smalls, 2009
MODERN JAZZ – Vibraphonist Teddy Charles, who dropped out of the New York scene in the 1960s after forging a formidable reputation as a forward-thinking player, returns with a nifty sextet disc. The band has a unique sound, drawing heavily from Charles Mingus but also referencing modern bop, ‘50s cool, and even a touch of free jazz on #1.
* * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, maybe 6
1. 07:12 – scattered fragments fall into place, slouches and shuffles in pieces
2. 14:12 – Mingus piece: bass intro, slow lazy groove, solos take their time
3. 08:27 – cool swinger, nice ‘n’ friendly, easygoing round of solos
4. 07:24 – upbeat jam, unusual harmonies keep it slightly off balance
5. 10:30 – a cool breeze, relaxed with lyrical vibes, bright flute
6. 06:05 – straight bop bounce, uptempo with flute
[ Fo ] 05/10/09
Recent airplay
No More Nights
No Cover, No Minimum — May 29, 2009
Bunni
KZSU's Heartbleeps — May 27, 2009
No More Nights
Memory Select — May 15, 2009
Charting
2009-05-10 — 2009-07-12
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| May 31 | 2 |
| May 17 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Dances With Bulls | ||
| 2. | Nostalgia In Times Square | ||
| 3. | No More Nights | ||
| 4. | Bunni | ||
| 5. | Ariene | ||
| 6. | Blues Without Woe |