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Dance Lesson #2

Karl Denson
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (May 8, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: May 8, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Blue Note Records
  • ASIN: B00005B4N1
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #140,253 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #27 in  Music > Indie Music > Rock > Funk Rock
    #48 in  Music > Indie Music > R&B > Funk
    #55 in  Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Acid Jazz

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Saxophonist Karl Denson may not have the name recognition enjoyed by new-jack jazzmen such as Charlie Hunter or Medeski, Martin & Wood, but that should change with Dance Lesson #2, his Blue Note debut. A versatile player, Denson played with Lenny Kravitz in the early '90s and helped found the acclaimed if short-lived Greyboy Allstars in the mid-'90s. He's also cut a handful of albums on small labels, the early ones more straight-ahead and the later ones more locked into the groove thing. Here, Denson's work on alto, tenor, and flute rides the dance-floor jazz groove with the melodic sense of Herbie Mann and the immaculate funk timing of Maceo Parker, who is undoubtedly an influence. An all-star cast of sidemen that includes Melvin Sparks, Charlie Hunter, Chris Wood, and DJ Logic urge Denson on by holding nothing back themselves. This set is also diverse--while some tunes delve deep into the groove, others verge on smooth jazz, making for a nicely paced, well-crafted album. --Tad Hendrickson

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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars rather tepid major label debut, June 8, 2001
By isaac "lawyer-surfer-christian" (middle of the pacific) - See all my reviews
As a long-time groove disciple and fan of the Greyboy Allstars, I couldn't help but snatch this album up at first sight. The band lineup added to my excitement -- combining veteran groovemeisters like Melvin Sparks (guitar) and Ron Levy (organ) with new cats like Chris Wood (bass) of Medeski, et al., Charlie Hunter (8-string guitar), and DJ Logic. I was also pleased that Denson decided to bring along a fellow Greyboy Allstar, drummer Zak Najor, to the "bigtime" (a very deserving inclusion).

I've given this album repeated listenings in a sincere effort to give it more than its fair shot, but haven't been able to overcome my initial feeling of disappointment. The album starts out promisingly with the tight funk groove of Dance Lesson #2. But from there it quickly subsides into an undifferentiated succession of flat mid-tempo jams that shuffle along in seemingly sleepwalk-like state. The songwriting is unoriginal, and the playing is uninspired, almost smug. Major labor debuts don't have to be like this (witness the new Soulive album, for example).

Don't get me wrong, everything GROOVES here -- hence, three stars. But, as someone familiar with the quality of Denson's work with the Greyboy Allstars and as a solo artist, I have to say this is pretty mediocre. It's a shame that Denson, for whatever reason, presents less than himself in his "big debut." Get his other stuff first, then check this out if you want more, but not necessarily better.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Where are you Herbie Mann?, May 20, 2001
By Jay Daley (Columbia, MD United States) - See all my reviews
As the title to this review says, Herbie, where are you. There is a heavy dose of Memphis Underground here (the boogaloo beat on Rumpwinder) and the haunting tribute to Walter Wunderlich's B3. But, the dance mix sound effects are out of place and ruin an otherwise delightful offering. Take away the noise, leave the funk and pick up two more stars from this reviewer.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This CD, July 18, 2004
By bluetrane "bluetrane" (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
The title of the review says it all. Karl Denson is one the most talented saxophonists of this generation and some how is still far more obscure then he should be. Out of all of his discs this one is my all time fav, more so then his latest excellent disk "the bridge". You really get to hear him stretch out on this one. Also this was incredibly produced. This CD sonically, sounds incredible. Can't wait for his next release!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars bob-your head type shizz
As a long-time Karl Denson and Greyboy Allstar fan, this is definitely one of my favorite albums to put on at a party or just by myself. Read more
Published on April 4, 2007 by L. Kindig

5.0 out of 5 stars Acid Jazz 4 Life
I've been listening to Karl Denson since 1993 94 when he was in the Greyboy Allstars. But at that tme would only see him live at cool clubs. Read more
Published on March 23, 2004 by Jacqueline

5.0 out of 5 stars Music Fans, I give you greatness.
This album is great. I LOVE Karl Denson's unique brand of music. I highly, highly reccomend this disc to any Jazz, Jamband, hip-hop or funk fan. Read more
Published on October 6, 2003 by Joel

5.0 out of 5 stars Una mezcla perfecta
Puede que hayas oido hablar del jazz fusión, o de la mezcla de funk y jazz. Bien, este trabajo es una excelente muestra de estos dos estilos, y en ocasiones, hay simpáticos... Read more
Published on February 14, 2003 by Jose

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Jazz & Funk
This is really great Jazz/Funk music.Excellent musicianship throughout,a real uplifting and fun CD.
Published on September 19, 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Great but in Heavy Rotation
I really like the combination of live jazz musicians and DJs, and so naturally I was drawn to a recording by one of the pioneers of the mixture. Read more
Published on September 13, 2001 by Andrew Knoll

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice beginning
I am a big time jazz fan and I have become very interested in jazz-funk jam bands like Denson's Tiny Universe, Galactic, Soulive, etc. Read more
Published on July 12, 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Naptime
Karl Denson is a good musician. He has nice tone, and a lot of dexterity. Unfortunately, his skill as a composer has yet to be shown. Read more
Published on June 7, 2001 by Claude Balls

4.0 out of 5 stars Denson (yet again) delivers a phunkadelic groove fest
Being a HUGE fan of the Greyboy Allstars, Galactic, and the jazz/funk genre in general, you can imagine my delight when, way back in March! Read more
Published on May 18, 2001 by John C. Leffel

3.0 out of 5 stars I'm Dissapointed
I'm surprised that Karl put Dj Logic on most of the tracks. I always thought he was the type of musician that was on the cutting edge of Hip/Hop fusion. Read more
Published on May 12, 2001 by Andrew J. Mega

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