Gratitude

Gratitude Artist: Chris Potter
Label: Umvd Labels
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 731454943321
EAN: 0731454943321
ASIN: B000059QAS


Release Date: 2001-04-03

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Tracks:

  1. The Source
  2. Shadow
  3. Sun King
  4. High Noon
  5. Eurydice
  6. The Mind's Eye Intro
  7. The Mind's Eye
  8. Gratitude
  9. The Visitor
  10. Body & Soul
  11. Star Eyes
  12. Vox Humana
  13. What's New

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the great new albums of the 21st century.......2005-06-22

I think Chris Potter is one of the most underrated saxophonists on the music scene today; he has played with so many great artists (steely dan) yet other saxophonists continue to be more recognised than him (branford marsalis) whom are in some ways not as skilled or musically diverse as Chris. There is not a bad track on this album; highlights for me are definitely Shadow, The Minds Eye and Sun King as they are the most progressive tracks. However everything is strong, perhaps the two solo tracks could have been lopped from the album however I see them as more of a bonus than as essential tracks. A modern classic.

5 out of 5 stars Gratitude to you Chris!!!.......2004-09-11

If you love driving emotional saxophone reminisent of the 60's Quartets; this is a must own. The depth of the performers talent is clearly expressed on this wonderful effort. Brian Blade's ability to interpret, meld and create moods with his percussive prowess is outstanding. A must have!

4 out of 5 stars Theres not much I can say.......2003-10-14

The only qualms i have with this album are with his supporting cast. And its not with their ability, but it seems at certain points that (especially the piano) are being too timid. He seems like he has tremendous ability, and shows his great ideas every so often during his solo, but never expands on them. The bass also struck me as a little timid.

Nothing wrong with the drums, Brian Blade plays his heart out on this one.

And as far as Chris Potter goes, what can I really say? His technicality is out of this world, and it seems there isnt anything he cant play that he would want to play. All his ideas flow straight from him exactly as he hears it. His phrases are extremely well constructed and preformed.

The music choice is outstanding. He doesnt try to "thank" the legends by playing how they did, but instead by trying to progress in the ways that they themselves progressed. On Star Eyes for instance, he takes a classic tune in to the realm of today and shows his prowess in it.

An overall MUST buy for ANY fan of jazz

5 out of 5 stars A New Voice.......2002-07-24

It is not often these days to develope an individual voice in jazz. With lables dictating who is to recorded and distributed and telling the public what is good and not, Chris Potter is a rarity. This CD is one of the best CDs to come from a saxophonist in a while. Although it is a tribute CDs to the great sax players from the past, the tunes are original (like the players they pay homage to) and fresh. The blowing is first rate by the whole group and the production is beautiful. It is a must for everyone, not just jazz fans.

5 out of 5 stars mesmerizing!.......2002-07-21

Chris Potter was a real discovery for me. This is THE best sax player i've heard... My only criticism is that there isn't more variety..it's low key in that respect...but very listenable time and time again.

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