Plays The Music Of Rufus Wainwright
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2011-08-07
Reviewed 2011-08-07
VICIOUS WORLD: Plays the Music of Rufus Wainwright
Spinaround, 2011
MODERN JAZZ – This unique septet is dedicated to interpreting the work of singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright in an instrumental jazz context. The arrangements are compelling, and the playing is solid. Sax and clarinet embroider the trombone’s lead voice as a tight rhythm section deepens the mood. Guitar adds a sharper edge, countered by the elegance of violin and cello. Really nice stuff all around.
All tracks very good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
1. 4:41 – midtempo, shuffles forward: sax & guitar have an air of anticipation
2. 3:19 – sweet ballad: strings & clarinet dance softly under trombone lead
3. 6:48 – gritty guitar sets up a slow rock stomp, trombone chatters & argues
4. 6:26 – slow melancholy: strings ebb & flow, soloists drift gently, so sweet…
5. 6:33 – nostalgic waltzing tune, lovely trombone/clarinet/violin interplay
6. 3:44 – relaxed circus-music march, bounces with a wink, martial drum break
7. 3:52 – off-balance, slight dissonance, rises from low creep to airy mystery
8. 1:53 – formal strings and warm horns merge in a brief nostalgic wave
9. 6:18 – uptempo, churning: tart guitar tone, winding sax solo, urgent bass
10. 2:04 – slow: free guitar over sluggish unison melody & string drone
11. 6:22 – warm, elegant melody: edgy guitar, calming bass, sax reaches out
[ Fo ] August 2011
Spinaround, 2011
MODERN JAZZ – This unique septet is dedicated to interpreting the work of singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright in an instrumental jazz context. The arrangements are compelling, and the playing is solid. Sax and clarinet embroider the trombone’s lead voice as a tight rhythm section deepens the mood. Guitar adds a sharper edge, countered by the elegance of violin and cello. Really nice stuff all around.
All tracks very good. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
1. 4:41 – midtempo, shuffles forward: sax & guitar have an air of anticipation
2. 3:19 – sweet ballad: strings & clarinet dance softly under trombone lead
3. 6:48 – gritty guitar sets up a slow rock stomp, trombone chatters & argues
4. 6:26 – slow melancholy: strings ebb & flow, soloists drift gently, so sweet…
5. 6:33 – nostalgic waltzing tune, lovely trombone/clarinet/violin interplay
6. 3:44 – relaxed circus-music march, bounces with a wink, martial drum break
7. 3:52 – off-balance, slight dissonance, rises from low creep to airy mystery
8. 1:53 – formal strings and warm horns merge in a brief nostalgic wave
9. 6:18 – uptempo, churning: tart guitar tone, winding sax solo, urgent bass
10. 2:04 – slow: free guitar over sluggish unison melody & string drone
11. 6:22 – warm, elegant melody: edgy guitar, calming bass, sax reaches out
[ Fo ] August 2011
Recent airplay
Memphis Skyline
No Cover, No Minimum — Nov 18, 2011
This Love Affair
Rebop — Oct 04, 2011
Leaving For Paris
No Cover, No Minimum — Sep 30, 2011
Going To A Town
No Cover, No Minimum - Coltrane Day — Sep 23, 2011
Going To A Town
razor's edge — Sep 16, 2011
Matinee Idol
Alachinada — Aug 18, 2011
Charting
2011-08-07 — 2011-10-09
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 1 |
| Oct 2 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 1 |
| Sep 18 | 1 |
| Aug 21 | 1 |
| Aug 14 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Going To A Town | ||
| 2. | Natasha | ||
| 3. | This Love Affair | ||
| 4. | Memphis Skyline | ||
| 5. | Leaving For Paris | ||
| 6. | Matinee Idol | ||
| 7. | Peach Trees | ||
| 8. | Millbrook | ||
| 9. | The Art Teacher | ||
| 10. | In A Graveyard | ||
| 11. | Dinner At Eight |