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Cam Newton
Short Films
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soundtracks

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Spirit of the Pacific Rim
2. Sea of Cortez
3. To Fight the Good Fight
4. Details at Eleven
5. Ochoco
6. Hide and Seek in the Tall Grass
7. Mr. Pachelbel Takes a Vacation
8. Global Village
9. Across the Distance
10. There Was a Time
11. One Blue Pearl (Earth)
12. The Mystery in Dreams
13. Rubatoland

CD Details

All Artists: Cam Newton
Title: Short Films
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Summit(Classical)
Release Date: 11/28/2000
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soundtracks
Styles: Modern Postbebop, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 099402100722

Synopsis

Amazon.com

This contemporary jazz guitarist--who calls Portland, Oregon, home--offers evidence of the area's high musical standards with a lush 13-song set that, as the title suggest, conjures visual images of geographical areas and its natural beauty. Among his A-list of players are bassist and violinist Rob Thomas, who excels on "One Blue Pearl, and saxophonist Michael Bard, who once led a groundbreaking contemporary jazz band that included Steve Rodby and Paul Wertico, who later struck a claim as rhythm section for the Pat Metheny Group. Newton does have his own unique voice on acoustic, but composition-wise, on the first few electric selections, dubbed Scene I, there are some similarities to southwest-twangy music that's become Bill Frisell's stock in trade, particularly on "Details at Eleven," the ballad "Mr. Pachelbel Takes a Vacation," and the Celtic-colored "There Was a Time." On Short Films, Newton contrasts an overt classical romanticism and high energy, long melodic lines on more uptempo numbers like "Global Village," and the anthem "To Fight the Good Fight." It's no wonder that Newton is a licensed music therapist, because his is music that soothes and inspires without seeking a lowest musical denominator. --Mark Ruffin

CD Reviews

A Lot of Traveling Music...

01/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD has tunes that stand up with individuality, originality, variety of style,and melodic strength. It travels through many senerios and moods.This music works well in the foreground and backround. Short Films provides a good emotional and imaginative catalyst.Dig it!"

A review from allaboutjazz.com

Forrest Faubion | PORTLAND, OR USA | 04/12/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Short Films Cam Newton - featuring: Michael Bard & Rob Thomas (Summit Records)By Glenn AstaritaGuitarist/composer Cam Newton has been receiving good press on the basis of his first two releases, while his latest outing titled Short Films, represents the artist's freshman offering for the Arizona-based "Summit Records" label.Mr. Newton is a classically trained musician and a - Registered Music Therapist, as this Oregon native boasts an impressive resume, having played with blues legend B.B. King, saxophonist David Sanborn and according to the companion press kit, toured or performed with one of Miles Davis' aggregations. With this effort, the guitarist pursues an organic touch, atop lilting choruses and eloquently assembled themes!Newton conveys a lust for life via passionate and primarily upbeat choruses that often bespeak a world beat groove amid peaceable melodies, layered strings and soprano saxophonist Michael Bard's dream-laden lines along with the intermittent injections of Far Eastern rhythmic structures. Simply put, Newton's training as a musical therapist is effectively illustrated via his approach to composition. Yes, much of it could be associated with "New Age" or radio friendly fare yet the artist's often expressive, prismatic aural canvasses translate into ethereal, soothing and moderately energetic motifs. Hence, fans of "Shadowfax", the "Paul Winter Consort" or perhaps "Oregon" may want to pay special attention to this affable and altogether attractive set."