Please Refrain From Fronting

Please Refrain From Fronting

ASIN: B00005MJYW

Editorial Reviews
JazzTimes
"Searing multiphonics, funky polyrhythms, drum n' bass-isms, and anything-goes musicianship."

Product Description
Known for their stellar live show, Minneapolis' Happy Apple have been proving, like precious few of their inspirations and peers, that jazz can connect with a wide variety of audiences, whether played in traditional jazz venues or rock clubs. A trio consisting of saxophone, drums, and electric bass, Happy Apple perform original modern progressive jazz, incorporating elements of free jazz, fusion, and world music. Press comparisons often mention '60s-era John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Weather Report. As the Minneapolis Star Tribune said, "Happy Apple makes music that's mechanically unmatched and unmistakably passionate, taking listeners to places they never thought they'd see and hear." Jazz Weekly singled them out as "one of the most exciting new groups around," and Jazziz called them "extraordinary new talent." Since their inception in 1997, Happy Apple have released three records to wide critical acclaim, received considerable national radio airplay and performed throughout the country, including performances at festivals such as CMJ, South By Southwest, and the Sundance Film Festival. Their last record, Body Popping-Moon Walking-Top Rocking, debuted at #5 on the CMJ jazz radio charts. Happy Apple have won "Jazz Record of the Year" and "Jazz Group of the Year" at the Minnesota Music Awards for three years running, in 1998, 1999 and 2000. They also won "Best Jazz Group" in the 1999 and 2000 City Pages Readers Poll. Drummer David King was a 1997 winner of Jazziz magazine's "Percussion on Fire" international drummer competition. As one reviewer said, "After hearing Happy Apple, you may not listen to music quite the same way again. I don't."

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Average customer rating:

neutral apple

Most underrated band existent

Happy Apple does it again.

Absolutely incredible

Please Refrain From Fronting
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Manufacturer: Midwest Artists Dist.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005MJYW
Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

Take Wes Chandler For Instance
You & Mattel Vs Me & Coleco
Who Is Your Midwest Representation?
November
The Invasion Has Become
A Waltz For The Few Remaining
Homage Ritchie Valens
Acknowledge The Ascot
Koala Bear Wearing A T-Shirt With Your Corporate Logo
Buffalo '98
Long Live Rock & Roll

Album Description

Known for their stellar live show, Minneapolis' Happy Apple have been proving, like precious few of their inspirations and peers, that jazz can connect with a wide variety of audiences, whether played in traditional jazz venues or rock clubs. A trio consisting of saxophone, drums, and electric bass, Happy Apple perform original modern progressive jazz, incorporating elements of free jazz, fusion, and world music. Press comparisons often mention '60s-era John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman and Weather Report. As the Minneapolis Star Tribune said, "Happy Apple makes music that's mechanically unmatched and unmistakably passionate, taking listeners to places they never thought they'd see and hear." Jazz Weekly singled them out as "one of the most exciting new groups around," and Jazziz called them "extraordinary new talent." Since their inception in 1997, Happy Apple have released three records to wide critical acclaim, received considerable national radio airplay and performed throughout the country, including performances at festivals such as CMJ, South By Southwest, and the Sundance Film Festival. Their last record, Body Popping-Moon Walking-Top Rocking, debuted at #5 on the CMJ jazz radio charts. Happy Apple have won "Jazz Record of the Year" and "Jazz Group of the Year" at the Minnesota Music Awards for three years running, in 1998, 1999 and 2000. They also won "Best Jazz Group" in the 1999 and 2000 City Pages Readers Poll. Drummer David King was a 1997 winner of Jazziz magazine's "Percussion on Fire" international drummer competition. As one reviewer said, "After hearing Happy Apple, you may not listen to music quite the same way again. I don't."

Customer Reviews:

neutral apple.......2004-06-20

It has been done before. That sums it up best. There is some passionate playing certainly...but it's Ornette Coleman in the 60s, plus Ornette Coleman with Prime Time in the 70s with just a hint of Dewey Redman-era Keith Jarrett. The only problem is Happy Apple lacks a cogent bassist like Charlie Haden; the bassist is competent but he doesn't pee napalm on the other players like Haden did. If you like the bands mentioned above, you'll think it's a solid set with muscular playing but with very almost no magical moments.

Most underrated band existent.......2002-07-14

I believe there will be a day when Happy Apple tastes mainstream success. They are a jazz group that has appeal to the youth because they capture what rock n roll had so long ago. The difference is they play intelligent, poetic, beautiful music. This album is just incredible. It showcases the talents of all three of them, and its a shame that so few people have heard these amazing musicians. "Please Refrain from Fronting" will really take you aback when you first hear it. There are slow beautiful tunes such as "November" or "Homage Ritchie Valens", rockers (thats right on a jazz album) such as "koala bear wearing a t shirt with your corporate logo," "take wes chandler for instance," and "the invasion has become" as well as a mix of both in "Buffalo 98'". Tight solos, melodies, and riffs. You can't fail with this cd.

Happy Apple does it again........2001-07-20

Happy Apple has returned with yet another great album. There isnt a genre you can tack on them, but dont let that discourage you at all. The group keeps that tracks a bit shorter on Please Refrain From Fronting, but you can still feel the Coltrane-esque improvisations many of the tunes. This defintley is more of a straight ahead record for them, trying different approaches, while it still turns out great. The horn is huge, the bass is woody as always, and the drums are unique and appropriate. I recommend it highly. Their from Minnesota, and your dead.

Absolutely incredible.......2001-07-17

However, we've come to expect killer albums from Happy Apple. This Minneapolis-based band (that will remain Minneapolis based thank you very much) has now released its 4th studio album (the limited edition live album is amazing but hard to find). And it does not disappoint. Happy Apple beautifully combines hip-hop, psychedelic rock, jazz, and whatever else they feel like doing into mind-blowing music-making. I've heard people describe Happy Apple as "better than sex"...they could be right. Admittedly, the studio albums can't lay a finger to Happy Apple's live shows...but they're as close as you can get otherwise. Buy this now.

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