Universal Mind

Luis Perdomo | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: February 14, 2012
• Label: Now Forward Music
• Copyright: (C) 2012 Kindred Rhythm
• Total Length: 1:13:19
• Genres:
  • Jazz
• ASIN: B007A18WZM
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,889 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best straight-up jazz recordings of the year November 17, 2012

By Malvin VINE™ VOICE

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Luis Perdomo's "Universal Mind" is simply a stunning achievement. The trio of Luis Perdomo (piano), Drew Gress (bass) and Jack DeJohnette (drums) bring Perdomo's original compositions to life with their profound sensitivity, focused interplay and skillful improvisation. Playing with the passion and intensity of young starving artists, there can be little doubt that these veteran musicians have wrapped one of the best straight-up jazz recordings of the year.

Perdomo brings a highly refined technique, maturity and energy to his piano playing and original compositions. DeJohnette supports Perdomo's leads with an age-defying level of creativity and intensity, turning in what should be regarded as one of his best performance in years. Gress, who played with Perdomo in Ravi Coltrane's band, is the glue that holds it together with his versatile work on acoustic bass.

"Tetragon" is a strong opening statement featuring outstanding solos from piano, bass and drums. "Langnau" showcases Perdomo's melodic piano stylings and Gress' soulful, note-bending bass work. "Rebellious Contemplation" is propelled by DeJohnette's scintillating, near-athletic performance on the drums which provides plenty of fuel to fire up amazing bass runs and piano leads from Gress and Perdomo. "Just Before" features nice interplay as the musicians stretch out over a more relaxed musical space.

"Unified Path I" and "Unified Path II" tend more towards the avant garde; especially in the latter song where Perdomo's shimmering piano and Dejohnette's rythmic drum patterns lead us on a bold, dramatic and rewarding musical adventure.

"Tin Can Alley" recalls a classic bebop that has been revisited with modern attitude including great bass solo, inventive stick work and extended, tricky piano runs and flourishes.

"Above the Storm" slows the pace down a bit for only a moment as Perdomo shows a softer but no less inventive side with superb support from DeJohnette. "Gene's Crown" is a textbook trio performance defined by Perdomo's spare, left-hand piano line with improvisation inspired by his deft right-hand leads. "Dance of the Elephants" is a reflective tune that presents Gress with ample opportunity to show what he can do on bass while Perdomo strikes a series of beautiful tones and playful notes. "Doppio" closes the set with yet another fast-paced, smoking performance including colorful bursts from Perdomo's piano and an amazing, extended drum solo from DeJohnette.

I highly recommend this outstanding recording to eveyone who appreciates great music.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars who is that drummer? January 12, 2013

By dbass51

Format:Audio CD

No faulting the great Drew Gress on bass. Perdamo needs no introduction. What spoilt this album for me was DeJohnette. i often find he overplays (at my most generous i could say he is put too high in the mix, but i dont think that excuses his insensitivity or lack of delicacy. ) The Don Byron album Ivey Divey is also ruined by De Johnette stamping about clumsily. where a song is swinging lightly he usually ends up drowning every one else with too much noise.
Has no one else encountered this ? i know De Johnette is considered almost godlike in many jazz circles. I however have stopped buying anything with him in the band. Perhaps i have heard too much Kenny Washington (total class).

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Words don't suffice June 20, 2012

By Paul Segal

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

So suffice it to say that Perdomo is a great jazz pianist and "Universal Mind" is a great jazz CD. If you have any feeling for the music, add this one to your collection.