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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Alex Cline Ensemble - The Constant Flame (USA 1999)

RoddusAlbum Of The day

 1. Paramita (To The Memory Of Don Cherry) (6:34)
2. Evening Bell (To The Memory Of Toru Takemitsu) (12:37)
3. The Constant Flame (To The Memory Of John Carter) (12:03)
4. A Wreath Of Rain (To The Memory Of Krzysztof Kieslowski) (12:09)
5. Bridge (For David Sylvian) (13:13)
6. Summoning Spirits (For Will Salmon) (2:43)
7. Six Poems By Akiki Yosano (To Her Memory) (9:05)
8. Benediction (For Aina) (4:03)

This album by Jazz drummer Alex Cline is an appropriate follow up to yesterdays Sun Ra disc.This interesting disc is an amalgamation of  European style Jazz and avant-garde soundscapes, mixed in with some exotic Asian sounds and other world music touches, and borders on classical and new age in places. I found the soundscapes and the style of this music interesting and enjoyable, although it wears a bit thin after several listens on the ipod  while working. listening again on the Cyrus with headphones is a far better way to appreciate the different qualities of this album and the clarity of its production. Some of its reminds me of Varese and Zappa, which is properly why it appeals to me. I'll rate it 3.5.5.

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