Rachel Therrien Quintet - Why Don't You Try

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 2017
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:02
Size: 127,8 MB
Art: Front

(2:26)  1. Spectrum
(4:33)  2. Why Don't You Try
(6:44)  3. Demi-Nuit
(5:17)  4. Adirondack Jump
(5:49)  5. Hayde Santamaria
(5:42)  6. CRS
(3:34)  7. Omelette Coleman
(6:19)  8. I Am Alone
(4:08)  9. Tomber En Cinq
(5:40) 10. Rocket Launch
(4:44) 11. Miroé

Spearheaded by trumpeter Rachel Therrien, Why Don’t You Try presents a collaborative mosaic of original music by each member of the quintet. Recorded at Montreal’s Studio 270 with technician Robert Langlois and mixed at Studio ToneBender by Olivier St-Pierre, the project presents tasty jazz-rock with creative arrangements and beautiful cohesion between the musicians. Co-produced by Rachel Therrien and Kim Neundorf for Free Run Artists Productions, Why Don’t You Try features the sound of Simon Pagé’s groovy electric bass, Charles Trudel’s virtuoso piano, Alain Bourgeois’s energetic drums, Benjamin Deschamps’s inventive saxophone, and Rachel Therrien’s inspired trumpet. Why Don’t You Try is woven of bold musical proposals, great moments of improvisation and a sympathetic humoristic touch. This project was made possible in part by the Government of Canada and the TD Grand Prix 2015 of the International Jazz Festival of Montreal. https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/racheltherrienquintet

Personnel:  Rachel Therrien - Trumpet & Composition (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8); Benjamin Deschamps - Sax & Composition (3); Charles Trudel - Piano & Composition (10); Simon Page - Bass & Composition (7, 9); Alain Bourgeois - Drum & Composition (11)

Why Don't You Try

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The Diva Jazz Orchestra - The Diva Jazz Orchestra 25th Anniversary Project

Styles: Jazz, Big Band
Year: 2018
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:24
Size: 147,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:04)  1. East Coast Andy
(6:39)  2. Middleground
(6:58)  3. Seesaw
(6:37)  4. Jami's Tune
(6:18)  5. Square One
(7:40)  6. Darkness of the Matter
(5:31)  7. La Americana
(5:47)  8. A Quarter Past the Last Minute
(7:12)  9. Forever In My Heart
(5:33) 10. The Rhythm Changes

The Diva Orchestra, with its vibrant sound and stellar soloists, is one of the premier large ensembles in jazz today. It also happens to be one of the few made up entirely of women. Therefore, it is both a creative hot bed for talented musicians and a forum for female instrumentalists, who remain sorely underexposed, to express themselves. The 25th Anniversary Project is an intriguing set of ten originals by various members of band that highlights their inventive and imaginative artistry. For instance, alto saxophonist Alexa Tarantino's cinematic "Square One" opens with fascinating dramatic tension. Trumpeter Rachel Therrien embellishes the melody with suave agility as she blows her Flugelhorn with warmth and slow, simmering passion. A delightfully riotous collective performance follows, setting the stage for Tarantino and her fluid and muscular improvisation. Elsewhere baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer's whimsical and energetic "East Coast Andy" features lively exchanges among various instruments. These form an exciting and colorful backdrop for the trumpeter Jami Dauber's lyrical and emotive spontaneous lines. Pilzer takes her turn in the spotlight with expressive phrases and vivid tones. Drummer Sherrie Maricle propels the tune with fervor and sophistication. Maricle's own "The Rhythm Changes" closes this superb album with exuberance. Hard swinging and fiery refrains overlap to create the piece's framework. Trumpeter Barbara Laronga solos with high notes and lithe lines. Saxophonist Mercedes Beckman follows with flittering acrobatics that stimulate and satisfy. The horns punctuate bassist Noriko Ueda's eloquent soliloquy and Maricle engages the various sections of the orchestra with her thunderous polyrhythms and ushers in the moving and riotous conclusion. Other noteworthy moments include woodwind player Janelle Reichman 's bittersweet clarinet monologue on her own, eastern flavored "Middleground." The composition also showcases pianist Tomoko Ohno's cascading and resonant chords. This recording is the result of a quarter century of artistic maturation that has crystalized in an exquisite display of high caliber musicianship. Thanks to Maricle's dynamic leadership the group continues to captivate and thrill. ~ Hrayr Attarian https://www.allaboutjazz.com/25th-anniversary-project-sherrie-maricle-artistshare-review-by-hrayr-attarian.php

Personnel: Sherrie Maricle: drums; Noriko Ueda: bass; Tomoko Ohno: piano; Leslie Havens: bass trombone; Sara Jacovino: trombone; Jennifer Krupa: trombone; Rachel Therrien: trumpet, flugelhorn; Barbara Laronga: trumpet, flugelhorn; Jami Dauber: trumpet, flugelhorn; Liesl Whitaker: trumpet, flugelhorn; Leigh Pilzer: baritone saxophone, bass clarinet; Erica von Kleist: tenor saxophone; Janelle Reichman: tenor saxophone, clarinet; Mercedes Beckman: alto saxophone, flute, clarinet; Alexa Tarantino: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone; Marcia Gallas: congas (7).

The Diva Jazz Orchestra 25th Anniversary Project

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