Live At Radio Artifact
Hidden Cinema, 2024
8/10
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The tenor sax wizard Stephen Philip Harvey brings along an all star cast for these improvised and composed selections that make for a companion listen to his also recently released Elemental (Live).
The frisky mood of “Witch Hunt” starts the listen with Harvey’s bright tenor sax and Dustin May’s frisky drums being complemented by Tony Depaolis’ bouncy bass, and “Chitown” follows with Thomas Schinabeck’s intimate alto sax and Ben Tweedt’s elegant keys for the cautious landscape.
Landing in the middle, “Smash!” welcomes Marques Carroll’s radiant trumpet to the rich landscape, while “Jay Tee” is an elegant and dreamy set highlight that weaves the sax around warm melodies.
The final piece, “Party Song”, is indeed festive and energetic, where Dan Bruce’s meticulous guitar lines suit the layered brass and animated rhythm section.
These tracks were laid down on June 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, and feature interpretations of Wayne Shorter and Tim Green, in addition to the originals. A diverse outing, traces of pop, funk, hip-hop and rock will all be appreciated across the jazz template that’s rich with harmony.
Travels well with: Tracy Yang Jazz Orchestra- Or; Yes! Trio- Spring Sings