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...played very tentative in the second half,” Caples said. “We let Princeton step up and set the tempo...We need to learn how to play with the lead and that comes with having that opportunity...
...fall for the song’s classic melody. “Dondante,” the closer, is one of the best songs that MMJ has ever written. Eight minutes long, it has an inherent majesty that initially expresses itself in the song’s languid tempo. Reminiscent of Icelandic dronesters Sigur Ros in its grandeur, “Dondante” builds until James’ voice drops out and a guitar plays a mellow riff-based solo. At the 3:29 mark, light drum hits set up a truly breath-taking vocalization of deceptively simple words...
...largely overlooked sideman in numerous small groups. On this album, only his third as a bandleader, Johnson slides contentedly into the backseat, allowing the other members of a distinguished ensemble, including saxophonist Joe Lovano and guitarist John Scofield, to steer the listener through 10 intricate, moody melodies. The tempo rarely rises above a moderate shuffle, giving Lovano and Scofield space for lush, lilting solos, while Johnson, pianist Eliane Elias and drummer Joey Baron conjure a swirling, hypnotic soundscape--the perfect backdrop for a rainy autumn afternoon. --By Romesh Ratnesar
...show had its low points—almost all of Beck’s folksier, down-tempo songs like “The Golden Age” and “Lonesome Tears” put a damper on the general party vibe. But in each of those cases, he would do something odd and new—like singing a new melody line or having his band do a hoedown clap-stomp behind him—to remind us that this was still a process of experimentation and entertainment...
...album does have imperfect moments. The ballad “Sweet & Lovely,” lingers a bit too long for all of its beautiful moments and seamless tempo changes. Wilson makes a few overbearing choices on drums, particularly in the full version of “Epistrophy” (he uses his rapid-fire cymbal coloring more effectively on the incomplete version, also included). Nevertheless, rediscovered recordings are rarely as brilliant as this one; there is a reason why this recording is the best-selling new jazz album right...