Level of Intent
ASIN: B0000C3ID9
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From the Artist
"Music is a visceral expression of the spiritual glue that connects us to each other and to ourselves, and it's a powerful tool for transformation," says Lea. It was this philosophy that movitated Lea to create his own non-profit Educultural Foundation with his wife designed to provoke change in school arts programs and inspire critical, creative thinking through art and music. Harmonious integration of life, social change and music is key.
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LEVEL OF INTENT marks "the audaciously radical prophecy that Lea's masterpiece, SOUL POOLS (4 stars -Downbeat) has now, oh so brilliantly, fulfilled." -Tom Terrell (Music Dish.com) A classic re-release featuring jazz legends: Hilton Ruiz, Kenny Barron, Charnette Moffett, Santi Debriano, Frank Lacy, John Purcell, Jon Faddis, and Frank Colón, LEVEL OF INTENT is the cornerstone in the trilogy that defined Lea's voice and style as a leader and master drummer / percussionist.
Level of Intent
Level of Intent,Babatunde Lea,Motema Music,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,This Afro-Latino-cosmic-jazz tour-de-force features jazz legends Hilton Ruiz, Kenny Barron, Jon Faddis, Charnette Moffett, Santi Debriano, Frank Colon, John Purcell and Frank Lacy and is the cornerstone in the trilogy that defines Lea's voice as a leader
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Babatunde Lea Manufacturer: Motema Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B0000C3ID9 Release Date: 2003-10-21 |
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LEVEL OF INTENT marks "the audaciously radical prophecy that Lea's masterpiece, SOUL POOLS (4 stars -Downbeat) has now, oh so brilliantly, fulfilled." -Tom Terrell (Music Dish.com) A classic re-release featuring jazz legends: Hilton Ruiz, Kenny Barron, Charnette Moffett, Santi Debriano, Frank Lacy, John Purcell, Jon Faddis, and Frank Colón, LEVEL OF INTENT is the cornerstone in the trilogy that defined Lea's voice and style as a leader and master drummer / percussionist.Customer Reviews:
Spectacular Latin jazz from a monster drummer/percussionist.......2003-11-13
But not to worry. The guys take it at a loping, rollicking gait--not the usually hell-bent pace that typically characterizes contemporary interpretations--bringing out heretofore hidden treasures. Or take their reading of Monk's "Ask Me Now," given a tango-like feel that morphs into late-night blooziness about a third of the way through. One wouldn't have thought such an interpretation would work, but a single listen reveals its complete naturalness, indeed, almost inevitability. John Purcell, a scandalously underrecorded saxophonist of uncommon depth, provides the backbone here with some very satisfying blowing, admirably supported by the blues-drenched piano of Tommy James (a name new to me--nice quote of "Rhapsody in Blue" at the end of his solo) and some soulful bottom courtesy of the great Santi Debriano, one of my very favorite bass players.
It's not that this band can't cook; their rendition of the Lea original "Father of Dreams, Daughter of Destiny," a burning Latinate number, swaggers and swashbuckles, driven by the fiery piano of Hilton Ruiz. And "I'm Back," 13-and-a-half minutes of driving rhythms and bubbling percussion penned by the aforementioned Purcell, bursts from the speakers like a runaway semi. Faddis, appropriately, gets to demonstrate his formidable chops, as does Frank Lacy on trombone and Ruiz with more scorching pianisms.
The proceedings take a lyrical turn on the gorgeous trio number, "Little Girls," amply demonstrating Babatunde's emotional range, and providing a perfect vehicle for Kenny Barron on piano and Charnett Moffett on bass, surely one of the more nuanced rhythms sections in jazz. The crepuscular feel continues on "Level of Intent," a slow waltz drenched in pathos and once again proving Purcell's sax mastery. Check out, also, Barron's wonderfully evocative and lyrically provocative piano solo, among his finest on disc. Indeed, Lea seems to bring out the very best in his playing partners. These two are separated by "Fools and Babies," another Lea original and probably my favorite on this disc, featuring some startling soloing from Marvin Horn on guitar (another name new to me) and Frank Lacy on 'bone, but it really shines by virtue of its stunning group interaction.
Things close out, appropriately, with an older (originally recorded on his brilliant, albeit sadly, out of print disc, Obeh) but nonetheless stunning composition by Santi Debriano, "Offering." Appropriately, because this number so perfectly expresses and sums up the vibe here: state-of-the-art Afro-Latin jazz of the absolute highest order. Tommy James (WHO IS THIS DUDE??) comes through with a dazzling piano solo, all the more striking by virtue of its offhand, even throwaway vibe, and John Purcell, on no less than four (count 'em) woodwinds, simply mesmerizes.
I was unaware that this was a reissue from 1995 when I bought it; it doesn't matter: It just makes me all the more anxious to pick up his latest, Soul Pools. Listen. This is the real deal. I approached this disc with high expectations, and they've been completely exceeded by the surpassingly glorious vibe generated by Babatunde Lea and his spectacular bandmates.
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Babatunde , John Purcell , Frankie Colon , Santi Debriano , Jon Faddis , Marvin Horn , Tommy James , Frank Lacey , Charnette Moffett , and Kenny Barron Manufacturer: Diaspora Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Jazz
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ASIN: B000NQA5VK |
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TRACK LISTING: ------ 1. Billy's Bounce 3:35 2. Father Of Dreams, Daughter Of Destiny 7:44 3. Ask Me Now 11:23 4. I'm Back 13:28 5. Little Girls 6:05 6. Fools And Babies 7:25 7. Level Of Intent 8:16 8. Offering 8:06
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Babatunde Lea Manufacturer: Motema Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000002NPJ Release Date: 1996-02-13 |
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