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smokin' recommendation: Evan Parker's "TIME LAPSE"

Evan Parker, first generation British improvisor, collaborated with genius producer John Zorn to produce one of the most shockingly brilliant albums of solo sax I have ever heard. It consists of overdubbed pieces, often reminiscent of Terry Riley's minimal soprano loops of the 70's. It is a spectacularly recorded album, very intimate sounding in its presentation of these vast sonic fields. Any fans of minimalism or free jazz will be duly challenged and delighted. 5 stars!

Title: 'Time Lapse'
Label: Tzadik
chashmal
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When I share music with others and hope they'll listen critically at a level deeper than mere reaction, I try to give them more than a superficial description of why I consider it meaningful to me in the first place. This is especially true when we've never met before. Just a thought...
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ejlif
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Hey thanks for the recommendation. I'll definitely be checking it out and not just listening to a short clip of it either. I think you put out a fair warning when you said any fans of minimalism or free jazz would be interested. I really like Evan Parker and have quite a few of his albums. I'm looking forward to checking this one out.
jtinn
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Chashmal: I certainly do not condemn you for your taste. It just is not mine. I do like some free jazz, it is just that this is a bit too free :)
chashmal OP
605 posts
 
Jtinn: yes, it is a bit too obtuse for most people.

I think EP does something really evocative with his technique of circular breathing. When it seems he is repeating a phrase you can hear the breath subtly modulating variations that are constant unique inventions, but very delicate. This is his genius. I think there is nothing like it.

An album which is a great example of this without the overdubs is "Conic sections". Very very hard to find on vinyl, but out on CD.
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chazro
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Jazz is such a small word for so much music. This particular genre/type of Jazz isn't my thing. You should check out Jazzcorner.com where there's quite a few Evan Parker fans hanging' out!
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