Nublues

The American musician shifts away from 12-bar blues to ‘an energy’ in this mix of seven originals and Monk and Coltrane covers… An innovative homage to tradition. — The Guardian More…

Release Date: 9th Feb 2024
Catalogue No: 5837663
Label: Blue Note

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Recording of the Week, Joel Ross - nublues

23rd February 2024

On his exceptional fourth album for Blue Note, the vibraphonist explores the ins-and-outs of the blues with the help of a fresh mindset and an equally reflective band.

Acclaimed vibraphonist Joel Ross returns with his remarkable fourth Blue Note release nublues, an album of blues and ballads as refracted through the prism of one of the most creative modern jazz groups of our time. Communication is a key element of the album; both the communication between the musicians and the listener with an emphasis on singable melodies, as well as the profound and intuitive musical conversation that occurs within this tight-knit band featuring Immanuel Wilkins on alto saxophone, Jeremy Corren on piano, Kanoa Mendenhall on bass, Jeremy Dutton on drums, and special guest Gabrielle Garo on flute. The 10 tracks here include 7 new Ross originals as well as pieces by John Coltrane (“equinox” & “central park west”) and Thelonious Monk (“evidence”) many of which are performed as spontaneous suites with the band moving seamlessly across the blues-imbued musical terrain.

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The American musician shifts away from 12-bar blues to ‘an energy’ in this mix of seven originals and Monk and Coltrane covers… An innovative homage to tradition.

All these fine tributes to tradition sound familiar, but there isn't a cliche within earshot.

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