Live at the house of tribes
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This is a great example of a live album that really conveys the upbeat mood of both musicians and an audience, a synergistic relationship in which the crowd actually enhances the flavor of the music. This is not glasses clinking and posers hooting to get their hipness on record, this is the sound of a good time.
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Wynton Marsalis headlines this lively, Night of the Cookers-type gig, recorded in Manhattan in 2002. Joining him on the frontline is his long-time partner, alto saxophonist Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson, backed by a rhythm section featuring bassist Kengo Nakarmura, drummers Robert Rucker and Joe Farnsworth, and pianist, Eric Lewis. The material is what you would expect on informal set like this: A riffing romp through Thelonious Monk's "Green Chimney's," two bouncy renditions of "Just Friends," and "What is This Thing Called Love," the enduring ballad, "You Don't Know What Love Is," Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee," delivered at bop-speed, and Paul Barbarin's Crescent City chaser, "2nd Line." Add percussionist Orlando Q. Rodriguez's Latin tinges and brother Delfeayo's on-point production to Marsalis's flawless flights, and you have a document that captures improvisation in the heat of performance, forged by the sacred give-and-take between the artist and the audience. --Eugene Holley, Jr.
Comments (6)
LOVE it! It just automatically puts you in a good mood!
Then my job is done :-)
I usually don't listen to such music, but do enjoy the live performances. This cut captures that. Great quality BTW.
"Such Music"? It's all the same to me my friend. One language - different dialects.
Music - The one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend.
- Beethoven
You must have seen my posts wherein I describe my quest to describe music. Where were you when I needed this excellent description you just provided:-)
"One language - different (and many) dialects." Ane the Beethoven quote goes into my collection of all time most wise statements.
Hope you don't mind if I post it on my home page.
It's OK by me Capn' but I'll check with Ludwig and get back to you:-)