Dark Key Music
Don't be afraid of the dark...
LAURA KAHLE
"CIRCULAR"
by Laura Kahle
Personnel:
Laura Kahle - pocket trumpet & compositions
Orlando le Fleming - acoustic bass
Jeff Tain Watts - drums & percussion
Yosvany Terry - alto sax (3,5,7,9,11) and chekere (5)
JD Allen - tenor sax (3,5,7,9,11)
plus special guests:
Claudia Acuña - vocalist (2)
Monte Croft - vibraphone (2)
Recorded at Skyline Studios, New York City
April 19 2009 and June 4 2010
Mixed by: Mike Marciano at Systems Two Recording Studios
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, NY.
CD design and aditional audo edits by LKMusic
Photography by Mariana Pappas Lopez
Track Listing (all compositions by Laura Kahle © APRA)
1. Chance Encounter
2. Blackberry Garden (featuring Claudia Acuña)
3. 20/20 Vision
4. Sweets
5. Circular
6. Passing the Time
7. Daize
8. Duality
9. The Well
10. Audax at Fidelis
11. Touch & Go
by Laura Kahle
Personnel:
Laura Kahle - pocket trumpet & compositions
Orlando le Fleming - acoustic bass
Jeff Tain Watts - drums & percussion
Yosvany Terry - alto sax (3,5,7,9,11) and chekere (5)
JD Allen - tenor sax (3,5,7,9,11)
plus special guests:
Claudia Acuña - vocalist (2)
Monte Croft - vibraphone (2)
Recorded at Skyline Studios, New York City
April 19 2009 and June 4 2010
Mixed by: Mike Marciano at Systems Two Recording Studios
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, NY.
CD design and aditional audo edits by LKMusic
Photography by Mariana Pappas Lopez
Track Listing (all compositions by Laura Kahle © APRA)
1. Chance Encounter
2. Blackberry Garden (featuring Claudia Acuña)
3. 20/20 Vision
4. Sweets
5. Circular
6. Passing the Time
7. Daize
8. Duality
9. The Well
10. Audax at Fidelis
11. Touch & Go
Available worldwide April 19, 2011
iTunes, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com, EMusic and more
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REVIEWS...
Digital Jazz Reviews
Circular Dark Key Music 2011
Release date 4/19/11
An interesting release...
I opened the envelope to find a disc with an attractive woman holding what appears to be a toy trumpet and I thought, "Gee, I bet this sounds pretty."
Idiotic stereotypes aside what I discovered was a debut release of stunning depth characterized by unique musical freedom for the participants to explore their own path within each composition. The music comes full circle.
But what about the trumpet?
From Wikipedia -
The pocket trumpet is a compact size B♭ trumpet, with the same playing range as the regular trumpet. The tubing is wound more tightly than that of a standard trumpet in order to reduce its size while retaining the instrument's range. It is not a standardized instrument to be found in orchestral brass sections and is generally regarded as a novelty. It is used mostly by trumpet players as a practice instrument that can be packed in a suitcase and taken to places where carrying standard trumpets would be an issue. Although not having a reputation as a serious orchestral instrument, it has occasionally been used by soloists in jazz or other ensembles to add flair and variety.
Flair and variety may best sum up this release. From the stunning vocals of Claudia Acuna to the driving rhythms of Jeff "Tain" Watts this release offers a little something for everyone.
Busy.
There is a controlled chaos to "Circular " that pulls you in, an energy. Texture, motion, a musical color pallet that offers something new and different with each subsequent spin of the disc. Subtle nuances.
Other notable performances include the great J D Allen on tenor saxophone and Yosvany Terry on alto saxophone.
In short, there is nothing "pretty" about this disc. Heavy music and by that I mean solid, deep rooted, intellectually honest and with flawless presentation.
While the Wynton Marsalis influence is unmistakable, this is a stunning debut release. A musical presentation that is uniquely Laura Kahle, an artist we can look forward to hearing more from!
http://www.laurakahle.com/
special thanks to wikipedia and my friends at dl media!
Digital Jazz Reviews
Circular Dark Key Music 2011
Release date 4/19/11
An interesting release...
I opened the envelope to find a disc with an attractive woman holding what appears to be a toy trumpet and I thought, "Gee, I bet this sounds pretty."
Idiotic stereotypes aside what I discovered was a debut release of stunning depth characterized by unique musical freedom for the participants to explore their own path within each composition. The music comes full circle.
But what about the trumpet?
From Wikipedia -
The pocket trumpet is a compact size B♭ trumpet, with the same playing range as the regular trumpet. The tubing is wound more tightly than that of a standard trumpet in order to reduce its size while retaining the instrument's range. It is not a standardized instrument to be found in orchestral brass sections and is generally regarded as a novelty. It is used mostly by trumpet players as a practice instrument that can be packed in a suitcase and taken to places where carrying standard trumpets would be an issue. Although not having a reputation as a serious orchestral instrument, it has occasionally been used by soloists in jazz or other ensembles to add flair and variety.
Flair and variety may best sum up this release. From the stunning vocals of Claudia Acuna to the driving rhythms of Jeff "Tain" Watts this release offers a little something for everyone.
Busy.
There is a controlled chaos to "Circular " that pulls you in, an energy. Texture, motion, a musical color pallet that offers something new and different with each subsequent spin of the disc. Subtle nuances.
Other notable performances include the great J D Allen on tenor saxophone and Yosvany Terry on alto saxophone.
In short, there is nothing "pretty" about this disc. Heavy music and by that I mean solid, deep rooted, intellectually honest and with flawless presentation.
While the Wynton Marsalis influence is unmistakable, this is a stunning debut release. A musical presentation that is uniquely Laura Kahle, an artist we can look forward to hearing more from!
http://www.laurakahle.com/
special thanks to wikipedia and my friends at dl media!
