Found In Space: The Music Of Gregg Hill
Origin, 2024
8/10
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The trombonist and baritone saxophonist Micheal Dease explores the works of Gregg Hill, and he’s got an excellent cast with him or the adventurous 10 tracks.
The busy and animated “The Last Pop Tune” starts the listen with Bill Cunliffe’s flowing keys and Sharel Cassity’s bright flute making an impression, and the title track follows with a calmer mood, where Gwendolyn Dease’s dreamy marimba suits the well timed winds and brass texturing.
At the halfway point, “The Stray Moonduck” benefits much from Katie Thiroux’s precise bass and Colleen Clark’s agile drumming, while “The Puppet Thief” bops and shakes with a stylist demeanor that benefits much from Matt White’s distinct trumpet.
Residing near the end, “Anthem”, the album’s best, balances intimacy with Dease’s meticulous sax prowess, and “A Wrinkle In Time” exits with a dizzying and festive spirit via the pounding drums, blurry brass and lively winds that are unpredictable and exciting.
Dease’s career has been nothing short of luminous, and this installment is yet another example of timeless jazz appeal, where, in addition to the above, Virginia MacDonald (clarinet), Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto sax), Jason Hainsworth (tenor sax) and Nanami Haruta (trombone) contribute their inimitable talents.
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