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Jason Palmer: Rhyme And Reason
ByPalmer recorded here, not with his working band of 20 years, but with saxophonist Noah Preminger. That music can be found on the two volumes of Jason Palmer At Wally's (SteepleChase, 2018). Perhaps because he was recording away from his Boston home, and under the umbrella of the ambitious nonprofit Giant Step Arts, he employs different musicians, though he is equally conversant with these new players. Rhyme And Reason opens with "Herbs In A Glass," a composite of sounds from Herbie Hancock and Robert Glas(s)per. But let's head back a bit here for the atomic (yes, still thinking about chemistry class) sounds of Lee Morgan and Benny Golson with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Palmer and saxophonist Mark Turner recreate that same energy here. So do bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott. And thank you, because each musician is on equal footing with the sound-mix. Brewer's bass is heard front-and-center on each track, and it opens "Mark's Place" with a magic heard throughout. Same for Scott, whether wielding sticks or brushes, as he does on "Waltz For Diana," he plays not just the beat, but real music.
For this part (we can say "parts"), Palmer continues to impress with a golden tone, imaginative compositions, and generosity on the bandstand. This music is best experienced as it was when recorded. Turn up the volume and be engaged by the experience.
Track Listing
CD 1: Herbs In A Glass; Rhyme And Reason; Blue Grotto; Sadhana; CD 2: The Hampton Inn (For Alan); Mark’s Place; Waltz For Diana; Kalispel Bay.
Personnel
Jason Palmer
trumpetJason Palmer: trumpet; Mark Turner: tenor saxophone; Matt Brewer: bass; Kendrick Scott: drums
Album information
Title: Rhyme And Reason | Year Released: 2019 | Record Label: Giant Step Arts
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