Spirits Of Congo Square
ASIN: B00004RCUK
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What distinguishes Donald Harrison's back-to-Nawlins project is the way his ensemble is able to seamlessly blend traditional and modern elements into a cohesive package. Nothing here sounds forced or heavy-handed, whether the band attacks traditional New Orleans fare, bebop classics, or original material. The irresistible rhythms of New Orleans take center stage, and Harrison's crack crew of hornmen know exactly what to do with them. --Marc Greilsamer
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Altoist Donald Harrison Jr. has gathered a host of native-born talent to explore that elusive wonder called the "New Orleans sound." Trumpeters Nicholas Payton, Marlon Jordan, and Jamil Sharif, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, and clarinetist Louis Ford join Harrison in a jubilant romp through a wide variety of material. With Adonis Rose's drums and Elton Heron's bass providing the dancing "second-line" rhythm (think immediately of Ed Blackwell) that propels everything forward with a beat and a bounce, the horn players exult on a number of originals, as well as Sonny Rollins's "Oleo" and Thelonious Monk's "Bye-Ya." Historically, Conga Square was the place where slaves were permitted to play drums and keep their African heritage alive. So it is that the New Orleans sound and its deep rhythmic structures count Conga Square as an important focal point. So it is also that Donald Harrison and his New Orleans crew bristle with a joyous, rhythmic force. --Wally Shoup
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Amazon.com's Best of 2000
What distinguishes Donald Harrison's back-to-Nawlins project is the way his ensemble is able to seamlessly blend traditional and modern elements into a cohesive package. Nothing here sounds forced or heavy-handed, whether the band attacks traditional New Orleans fare, bebop classics, or original material. The irresistible rhythms of New Orleans take center stage, and Harrison's crack crew of hornmen know exactly what to do with them. --Marc GreilsamerAmazon.com
Altoist Donald Harrison Jr. has gathered a host of native-born talent to explore that elusive wonder called the "New Orleans sound." Trumpeters Nicholas Payton, Marlon Jordan, and Jamil Sharif, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, and clarinetist Louis Ford join Harrison in a jubilant romp through a wide variety of material. With Adonis Rose's drums and Elton Heron's bass providing the dancing "second-line" rhythm (think immediately of Ed Blackwell) that propels everything forward with a beat and a bounce, the horn players exult on a number of originals, as well as Sonny Rollins's "Oleo" and Thelonious Monk's "Bye-Ya." Historically, Conga Square was the place where slaves were permitted to play drums and keep their African heritage alive. So it is that the New Orleans sound and its deep rhythmic structures count Conga Square as an important focal point. So it is also that Donald Harrison and his New Orleans crew bristle with a joyous, rhythmic force. --Wally ShoupCustomer Reviews:
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