Run Stop Run

Carn, William
Mythology Records
Jazz | Jan 2012

Reviews

Fo
Reviewed 2012-01-08
WILLIAM CARN: Run Stop Run
Mythology, 2011

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ – This Canadian trombonist’s quartet crafts unassuming tunes that blend catchy little grooves, a sense of drifting daydreams and some moments of shapeless ambiance, but also hints of rock. Carn’s trombone has a simple, straightforward sound and guitarist Don Scott turns in some really nice, generally understated solos.

Fo’s Picks: 3, 4, 5, 9

1. 1:43 – steady drone
2. 6:22 – odd churning tune: guitar keeps cool, ambient trombone solo
3. 5:13 – quiet hopscotch melody; calm solos over upbeat drums
4. 8:09 – relaxed daydreamy sway over a repeated riff, just drifts and expands
5. 6:36 – more jazzy: upbeat but under wraps, nice trombone & bass solos
6. 5:27 – rockin’ theme with softer breaks; steady trombone, space guitar
7. 1:43 – layered drone with stark tones on top
8. 6:02 – relaxed and wistful: solos gaze into the distance
9. 7:38 – wandering daydream: guitar solo solves puzzles, trombone lifts it up
10. 5:39 – low-key, buoyant feel: solos roll but it’s all a bit dull
11. 6:02 – quietly points to a far-off horizon, strange interplay slowly rises
12. 1:43 – shimmering drone

[ Fo ] - January 2012

Recent airplay

Butter Side Down
The Gift
No Cover, No MinimumMar 02, 2012
Glassman
RebopFeb 28, 2012
The Fallen
Nathin' To DoFeb 23, 2012
The Gift
RebopFeb 21, 2012

Charting

2012-01-08 — 2012-03-11 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Mar 4 2
Feb 26 2
Feb 12 2
Feb 5 4
Jan 29 2
Jan 22 2
Jan 15 3

Track listing

1. Beginning
2. The Fallen
3. Butter Side Down
4. The Gift
5. Glassman
6. Murphy!
7. Interlude
8. His Eyes Are Sad And Knowing
9. L.B.J.
10. Q's Idea
11. Rorschach
12. End