Memphis
Jazz
| Oct 2009
Reviews
Wedge
Reviewed 2009-12-21
Reviewed 2009-12-21
Inside/out modern jazz from a longstanding group led by Joe Fonda (bass) and Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), with veterans Herb Robertson (trumpet) and Harvey Sorgan (drums). Glossy, melodic airs with lots of room for adventure in the composing and the solos. Tracks carry a good tension and drama; the piano favors breezy jazz chords that wouldn't disturb anyone's dinner, but this isn't lounge music.
1- Halting, jerking theme. Nicely jittery piano
2- Slow. Gentle ocean waves.
3- Mid/fast. Nicely tense opening
4- Mid/fast. Perky trumpet early on
5- Glossy, pretty. A very "open" feel, with some strong piano/bass riffage later
6- Slightly tough, digging piano theme. Trumpet gets a growly, airy solo.
7- With lyrics! Group sings a catchy refrain in unpolished "guy" vocals. Instrumental intro uses the theme to poetic effect. (It's also the longest track, at 9:26)
8- Slowish, cerebral
9- Bluesy fun. More singing, a more drunken group feel. Rocks out in an easygoing way.
10- Rolling mid/fast feel, lots of action, some tension
1- Halting, jerking theme. Nicely jittery piano
2- Slow. Gentle ocean waves.
3- Mid/fast. Nicely tense opening
4- Mid/fast. Perky trumpet early on
5- Glossy, pretty. A very "open" feel, with some strong piano/bass riffage later
6- Slightly tough, digging piano theme. Trumpet gets a growly, airy solo.
7- With lyrics! Group sings a catchy refrain in unpolished "guy" vocals. Instrumental intro uses the theme to poetic effect. (It's also the longest track, at 9:26)
8- Slowish, cerebral
9- Bluesy fun. More singing, a more drunken group feel. Rocks out in an easygoing way.
10- Rolling mid/fast feel, lots of action, some tension
Recent airplay
For My Brother
Mittens & Scarves — Feb 12, 2010
Memphis Ramble
Mittens & SCARVES — Jan 29, 2010
Yes This Is It!
The Rent Party — Jan 29, 2010
For My Brother
Memory Select, new friday time — Jan 15, 2010
Memphis Ramble
The Rock Lobster — Jan 12, 2010
Changing Tides
Memory Select — Jan 05, 2010
Charting
2009-12-20 — 2010-02-21
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Feb 14 | 1 |
| Jan 31 | 2 |
| Jan 17 | 2 |
| Jan 10 | 1 |
| Jan 3 | 1 |
| Dec 27 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | In The Whitecage | ||
| 2. | For My Brother | ||
| 3. | Looking For The Lake | ||
| 4. | Changing Tides | ||
| 5. | The Path | ||
| 6. | Yes This Is It! | ||
| 7. | There Is A Very Fine Line Between Your Life And Mine | ||
| 8. | Whale Majesty | ||
| 9. | Memphis Ramble | ||
| 10. | Break Song |