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Considered one of the finest and most individualistic alto saxophonists and composers on the jazz scene, David Binney continues his ascending artistic evolution with Barefooted Town. Joined by rising trumpet star Ambrose Akinmusire and longtime collaborator, tenorist Mark Turner on the front line, Binney turns in another fine example of his skills as a distinctive player, composer of music both intellectual and emotional powerful, and seeker of a new jazz expression. On piano the young Cuban, David Virtelles, Eivind Opsvik on bass and the great Dan Weiss on drums.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Overview:
"Barefooted Town" is alto sax player, Binney's second release in 2011. Binney's other 2011 release "Graylen Epicenter", is a more ambitious and modern sounding CD that pushes the boundaries more than "Barefooted Town". That said, "Barefooted Town" is my favorite CD of the two. On "Barefooted Town" there are no gimmicks. It is just straight forward jazz, excellent song writing, lots of emotion, and great soloing. Binney is joined by rising trumpet superstar Ambrose Akinmusire, Mark Turner on tenor sax, David Virelles on piano, Eivind Opsvik on bass, and Dan Weiss on drums. All seven songs on the album are written by Binney. Binney fans will find plenty of examples of David's signature horn harmony, epic themes, and intertwining epic horn lines.
Song Highlights:
Once, When She Was Here - This ballad is just drenched in emotion. It is a very sad song that opens with some reflective piano. Weiss comes in with some brushwork and Binney begins an airy heavy breathed slow solo. Virelles piano is so clean and crisp on this song, which really adds to the mood. This is in my opinion the best ballad I've heard Binney play. It really hit home for me.
Barefooted Town - The title track opens with a sad melody that reminds me of Brad Mehldau's 2010 release, "Highway Rider". The tune opens with a repetitive sad piano line. Throughout the tune drummer Weiss is just romping with ferocious accents. Binney has a blazing, growling, and wild solo. This is a classic example of Binney's epic themes.
A Night Every Day - This song opens up with piano intro, and then the three horns come in with a wonderfully epic intertwining horn line. The harmonic intertwining horn lines, a classic Binney staple, are haunting and pretty. There is another terrific sax solo on this tune. I'm not sure if it is Binney or Turner. Regardless, it is first rate.
Seven Sixty - This rapid pace tune bursts out of the gate and Binney launches immediately into a fiery solo. As Binney finishes the band lowers its volume and slows down for a completely different kind of solo from Akinmusire. The quieter mood allows for some nice embellishments by Weiss to be heard. The tempo picks up again for Virelles' piano solo.
"Barefooted Town" is alto sax player, Binney's second release in 2011. Binney's other 2011 release "Graylen Epicenter", is a more ambitious and modern sounding CD that pushes the boundaries more than "Barefooted Town". That said, "Barefooted Town" is my favorite CD of the two. On "Barefooted Town" there are no gimmicks. It is just straight forward jazz, excellent song writing, lots of emotion, and great soloing. Binney is joined by rising trumpet superstar Ambrose Akinmusire, Mark Turner on tenor sax, David Virelles on piano, Eivind Opsvik on bass, and Dan Weiss on drums. All seven songs on the album are written by Binney. Binney fans will find plenty of examples of David's signature horn harmony, epic themes, and intertwining epic horn lines.
Song Highlights:
Once, When She Was Here - This ballad is just drenched in emotion. It is a very sad song that opens with some reflective piano. Weiss comes in with some brushwork and Binney begins an airy heavy breathed slow solo. Virelles piano is so clean and crisp on this song, which really adds to the mood. This is in my opinion the best ballad I've heard Binney play. It really hit home for me.
Barefooted Town - The title track opens with a sad melody that reminds me of Brad Mehldau's 2010 release, "Highway Rider". The tune opens with a repetitive sad piano line. Throughout the tune drummer Weiss is just romping with ferocious accents. Binney has a blazing, growling, and wild solo. This is a classic example of Binney's epic themes.
A Night Every Day - This song opens up with piano intro, and then the three horns come in with a wonderfully epic intertwining horn line. The harmonic intertwining horn lines, a classic Binney staple, are haunting and pretty. There is another terrific sax solo on this tune. I'm not sure if it is Binney or Turner. Regardless, it is first rate.
Seven Sixty - This rapid pace tune bursts out of the gate and Binney launches immediately into a fiery solo. As Binney finishes the band lowers its volume and slows down for a completely different kind of solo from Akinmusire. The quieter mood allows for some nice embellishments by Weiss to be heard. The tempo picks up again for Virelles' piano solo.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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To be honest, if I had purchased this separately I would have given it 5 stars as I liked it very much and have become a true David Binney fan. As it turned out though, because Graylen Epicenter was so much cheaper, I bought the 2 together and to my ear its the better of the 2 (see my review there as well). Don't get me wrong, this is very good music in its own right, its just that Graylen will probably go down as his masterpiece at this point. And to a degree, as you'll note from the other reviewer here so far, it depends on your point of view as he preferred Barefooted. They're both excellent. Especially liked the title track and Once when you were here. This is more standard fare overall though and Graylen is truly cutting edge.
