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Lamb tried to do both, but fell somewhat short. The exuberance of the band was undeniable, with the overlaying drums, bass and trumpet adding immediacy, but the live touches all seemed rather incidental. Davy, for example, sounded like he was playing samples--live, to be sure, but the same notes...
A favorite tactic among record companies is to pair classic rock legends with not-so-legendary contemporary acts that happen to be temporarily popular. The results can be horrifying, like mixing vintage port with New Coke. Surprisingly, though, on Carlos Santana's star-laden new album, this gambit pays off...
The program then moved towards jazz with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, performed by special guest pianist Marcus Roberts with Wynton's brother Jason Marsalis on drums. The arrangement allowed for Roberts to improvise and push the jazz flavor of the piece, while at the same time challenging the performers...
The program then moved towards jazz with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, performed by special guest pianist Marcus Roberts with Wynton's brother Jason Marsalis on drums. The arrangement allowed for Roberts to improvise and push the jazz flavor of the piece, while at the same time challenging the performers...
Though Sderlundh's "Suite in Swedish Tune" was itself nothing spectacular, I was struck by the ensamble's quick energy and careful attention to the contrasting dynamics of the different movements. Corigliano's "Voyage for String Orchestra" was hauntingly beautiful and executed with similar panache, its ethereal solos seemlessly interwoven...