Jazz
May 8, 2008
WHAT'S ON
The Sue Ferris Quintet is at the Travellers Rest, Cockerton tonight and the
Michael Garrick Sextet is at Caedmon Hall, Gateshead, tomorrow, 0191-4338420,
and at Darlington Arts Centre on Saturday, 01325-486555.
Marilyn Mazur/Elixir (ECM 173 7345) A whole hour of percussion might
seem a little daunting, but this is one of the most varied, musical and enjoyable
albums you could hear. Although her regular colleague Jan Garbarek is also heard
on half the album, on tenor and soprano saxes and flute, it's Mazur's sounds
you notice with vibes, marimba, gongs, cymbals, bells and various drums. With
21 short improvised pieces, each exploring the individual sounds, this is truly
inspirational.
Marcin Wasilewski Trio/January (ECM 173 7345) Previously known as the
Polish Jazz Trio or the Trio backing Tomasz Stanko or Manu Katche, this second
ECM album helps establish them in their own right. It starts ever so gently
with Wasilewski's own composition, The First Touch, but the pulse gradually
quickens. Prince's Diamonds and Pearls and Carla Bley's King Korn are also included
in another beautifully recorded and nicely balanced record.
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