Branford Marsalis Trio - Bloomington

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1993
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:01
Size: 177,3 MB
Art: Front

(15:12)  1. Xavier's Lair
( 7:53)  2. Everything Happens To Me
(19:02)  3. The Beautyful Ones
(16:18)  4. Citizen Tain
(11:12)  5. Friday The 13th
( 7:21)  6. Roused About

This live set (part of which was included in the performance film The Music Tells You) features Branford Marsalis and his longtime trio (bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts) really stretching out on six pieces. Most of the playing is unfortunately very long-winded and rather dull. Marsalis seems content to play the part of a chameleon, doing his impressions of late-period Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and (when he switches to soprano) Ornette Coleman. Also, the music lacks variety and Marsalis is off-mic part of the time. Although the final two selections give this set a much needed dose of humor, it is too little too late. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/bloomington-mw0000098933

Personnel: Branford Marsalis (soprano & tenor saxophones); Robert Hurst (acoustic bass); Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums).

Bloomington

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