Art of Rhythm

Tom Harrell

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 1998)
• Original Release Date: February 24, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B0000064YC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #178,541 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Using two dozen musicians and 26 instruments in varying combinations, Harrell offers a complex and ambitious recording that explores the possibilities of Latin/Caribbean moods. As the tempos, time signatures, and instrumentation shift, Harrell moves gracefully from atmospheric melodies floating atop serene strings to funky modal workouts and densely layered big-band explorations. Harrell's crisp work on trumpet and flugelhorn combines lyrical flair with smoldering intensity, and he's an engaging soloist in a variety of settings. The often cerebral quality of these 10 compositions and arrangements makes it challenging to absorb the album fully, but the effort of repeated listenings is worthwhile. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Romp, July 30, 2009

By	D. Moore (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a fan from way back of Miles and Herbie, etc, and this is a somewhat lighter version of the jazz ensemble work we all know and love. It's a little of everything - more jazz than Latin, but at times there are brief passages of metal drum, acoustic guitar and Latin tempo. Very relaxing and an easy listen without the irritating use of synthesizer. Very nice.