Author: Byron Coley
Source: Harp
Dave Burrell’s genius as an improviser lies in his talent to obliterate conventions and stylistic gulfs that would swallow most people whole. On this new disc, he creates bridges using blocked chords and solid filigree. Beginning with big clumps over Guillermo Brown’s shockingly cut-’n’-paste drums, through the gentrified tango of the title track, Burrell’s fully on his game here. He successfully interpolates great gobs of jazz history without getting overly preachy.
First printed in Jan/Feb 2007