Chicago Underground Duo In Praise of Shadows
Magnet: "Consciously or otherwise, the Duo is making a musical statement: If improv is going to thrive in the 21st century, embracing textures from around the globe is inevitable."
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CD Details
- Released: February 20, 2006
- Originally Released: 2006
- Label: Thrill Jockey
Entertainment Reviews:
Magnet - p.89
"Consciously or otherwise, the Duo is making a musical statement: If improv is going to thrive in the 21st century, embracing textures from around the globe is inevitable."The Wire - p.45
"Mazurek is a player of great poise and elegance, while Taylor's deftness, imagination and formidable technical skill always make his playing a joy to listen to."CMJ - p.5
"[T]he duo make sure to never reach a defined space, alternating between spacious call-and-response, abstract soundscapes, and noise-induced ruckus."Down Beat - p.68
3 stars out of 5 -- "It's young-at-heart stuff, the indie-rock ethic burned into jazz's avant wing....[With] abstractions that you can nail down pretty fast..."JazzTimes - p.71
"[T]he 12-minute title track starts with a stark, sparring between piano and drums, all oblique intrigue and Cubist shafts of vivid timbres."Tracks:
- 1.Falling Awake
- 2.In Praise of Shadows
- 3.The Glass House
- 4.Cities Without Citadels
- 5.Pangea
- 6.Funeral of Dreams
- 7.The Light in Between
Product Info
- Sales Rank: 85,779
- UPC: 790377016826
- Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
- International Shipping: 1 item
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