Sound Unity

Sound Unity

This version of bassist William Parkerâ‚¬s quartet debuted with the superb Oâ‚¬Nealâ‚¬s Porch in 2002, but itâ‚¬s based on long-standing allegiances. Alto saxophonist Rob Brown has worked with Parker since the 1980s, while Parker and drummer Hamid Drake have established themselves as a dominant rhythm section in many groupings, merging the elasticity of free jazz with the grooves of classic Blue Note hard bop. The clear inspiration for this band, completed by trumpeter Lewis Barnes, is Ornette Colemanâ‚¬s quartet, circa 1960 â‚¬" a resemblance marked by Brownâ‚¬s speech-like alto saxophone and Drakeâ‚¬s pulsing polyrhythm, combining African, Caribbean and New Orleans sources in a way that suggests Colemanâ‚¬s great drummer Eddie Blackwell. But what makes the William Parker Quartet most resemble the Coleman bands, and raises it well above imitation, is the almost telepathic interaction and bubbling conversation between the four; from homages to fallen giants like "Wood Flute Song" for Don Cherry to the dancing mood of "Groove." --Stuart Broomer
Country USA
Brand MVD
Manufacturer Aum Fidelity
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2005-05-03
UnitCount 1
UPCs 642623303429
EANs 0642623303429

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