Friday, October 23, 2009

David SANBORN - Closer 2005


David SANBORN - Closer 2005

Jazz

Crossover jazz can be watered down so severely that the jazz gets washed away altogether. Thankfully, there is saxophonist David Sanborn. On CLOSER, Sanborn never goes so far as to take away beautiful jazz harmonies or chordal sophistication. ...    Full DescriptionHis solos are rooted in the post-bop tradition, and he plays much more than simple pentatonic and blues scales. At the same time, this album is inviting and easy on the ears. Sanborn and company carefully avoid anything that is overly intellectual, or too "outside."

The first half of CLOSER is made up of upbeat Latin-funk tunes. This is best exemplified by the sleek montuno "Tin Tin Deo." Later in the disc, Sanborn explores some mellower, darker ballads, with the highlight being "You Must Believe in Spring." On this tune, Sanborn features the delicate guitar work of Russell Malone and the subtle organ comping of Larry Goldings. The most fascinating track on CLOSER, however, is Abdullah Ibrahim's "Capetown Fringe," a song that centers itself on South African rhythms and a wanderlust-evoking melody. On this selection, Gil Goldstein's accordion gives the song a wonderful quirkiness, which provides an excellent counterpoint to the album's more straight-ahead tunes.

"Sanborn proves to be a compelling balladeer, spiking the melody with his percussive attack and fueling the melodies with hot-blooded lyricism."
JazzTimes.
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On Closer, six-time GRAMMY WINNER Sanborn selected music from an extensive array of songwriters and composers; everyone from Charlie Chaplin to James Taylor is represented here. Sanborn also contributes two original tunes to the mix. Sanborn surrounds himself here with the same all-star ensemble that supported him on timeagain
Editorial Review.
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David Sanborn- (Alto saxophone);
Lizz Wright- (Vocals);
Russell Malone- (Guitar);
Bob Sheppard- (Flute, Soprano saxophone, Tenor saxophone);
Gil Goldstein- (Accordion, Electric piano);
Larry Goldings- (Electric piano, Organ);
Mike Mainieri- (Vibraphone);
Christian McBride- (Bass);
Steve Gadd- (Drums);
Luis Quintero- (Percussion).
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01. Tin Tin Deo     6:18  
02. Senor Blues     5:08  
03. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight  6:06  
04. Smile  3:50  
05. Enchantment     4:26  
06. The Ballad Of The Sad Young Men  3:59  
07. Another Time, Another Place     6:04  
08. Capetown Fringe  3:23  
09. Poinciana    6:02  
10. You Must Believe In Spring    3:48  
11. Sofia  3:45  
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