Excursions
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
An esteemed classical conductor, Adam Glaser brings us 15 instrumentals here, where he covers a wide variety of jazz styles that are rooted in solo production and arranging.
“Naomi’s Binomial Nomenclature” opens the listen with playful keys, frisky drums and funky bass lines, and this creativity continues to the bright melodies of the upbeat jazz prowess that is “The Art Of Science”.
Deeper into the listen, “A Little Bit Of Your Love” glides with a very stylish and warm rhythm that you could certainly dance to, while “Lay Low” trims the pace back with much beauty in the romantic mood. “Blues For Planet”, one of the album standouts, then offers a truly exciting fusion formula that’s even a bit sci-fi.
Approaching the end, “A Man Of Few Words” finds a very charming place to reside amid the intricate keys, and “Delivery” exits the listen with bouncy bass, agile keys and well timed drums for an R&B tinted finish.
A very diverse effort that spans pop, jazz, R&B, funk and electronica, Glaser wrote, performed and programmed the entire record, and it sure makes for an adventurous and fun listen.
Travels well with: Adam Glaser Trio- Wide Awake; Jeff Reed- Look For The Light