Track Listings (11) - Disc #1| All Artists: Craig Taborn Title: Light Made Lighter Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Thirsty Ear Original Release Date: 1/1/2001 Re-Release Date: 10/23/2001 Genres: Jazz, Pop Style: Avant Garde & Free Jazz Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 700435711129 |
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 | Craig Taborn Light Made Lighter Genres: Jazz, Pop
One of many ground-breaking releases from Thirsty Ear's Blue Series, is the US debut of the young, versatile keyboardist Craig Taborn. A — jazz-based player with unusually diverse credentials, Mr. Taborn s playing, in both ... more » |
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Product Description One of many ground-breaking releases from Thirsty Ear's Blue Series, is the US debut of the young, versatile keyboardist Craig Taborn. A jazz-based player with unusually diverse credentials, Mr. Taborn s playing, in both acoustic and electric settings, has been featured on recordings by jazz saxophonist James Carter, underground music legend Bill Laswell, and Detroit-based father of house music Carl Craig. He's also the man whose electronic keyboard wizardry creates the distinctive sound of downtown altoist Tim Berne's working trio, as heard on The Shell Game (thi 57099). 'Light Made Lighter finds Craig Taborn in an ostensibly more conventional setting, that of the classic piano trio. Mr. Taborn's mainstream credentials are clear from his lengthy and prolific association with James Carter--he's a fluid, melodic improviser with an ear for detail--but he steers well away from the rote mannerisms that bog down too many otherwise auspicious recordings nowadays. Instead, Light Made Lighter showcases Taborn s utterly unique and individualistic approaches to harmony and to the many rhythmic styles that make up the sound of today s jazz. Another jazz piano trio album? Hardly. 'Light Made Lighter' is a product of the 21st century, and it sounds like it. Similar CDsSimilarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsPoor ol' piano trio's gettin' a make-over . . . Jan P. Dennis | Monument, CO USA | 07/03/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) ". . . and Craig Taborn's leading the pack, along with Brad Meldhau, The Bad Plus, EST, and Jean-Michel Pilc. I don't know why I waited so long to review this disc. I guess I've been giving the seven or eight Thirsty Ear Blue Series albums I own a second listen, and this one stood out as one of the very best.Of all the great young pianists out there, Craig Taborn may be the most talented. One of the things I love most about him is his playfulness. For example, in his nearly unrecognizable take on "I Cover the Waterfront," his outro features several sly quotes of "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Why? Just for fun. Another thing I like about him is the fluidity of his playing. In the modern piano trio, time and tempos shift dramatically. This trio reacts with instant recognition and pulls off some incredibly glib musical conversations. Also Taborn, like Meldhau, has a romantic streak that comes into full blossom on the title cut, a simply gorgeous ballad.Some may indeed object to the seeming lack of cohesiveness in these proceedings. But as has been pointed out, this isn't three chords and a static drumbeat. This is highly sophisticated, melodically and rhythmically nuanced music. Certainly, it's not for everyone. But if you've got even the slightest inclination toward modern piano trio music, I believe this will be a very rewarding and memorable listen for you." This is a developing jazz Megastar. Ed Gehead | 12/07/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "If Craig Taborn was listed on the stock exchange of jazz musicians I would buy a boatload. I first heard him backing up James Carter on Carter's "Jurassic Classic" CD and I was so impressed that I asked myself "who is playing that piano?" This started my quest to search out this talent. I have since bought his music and seen him perform on several times. He keeps growing. After starting as a sideman he is quickly working his way up the ladder to being a major star. "Light Made Lighter" is his latest installment. You have to laugh at the reviewer who thought the group was not playing together. What he found so disconcerting is precisely what makes this CD so intriguing and such a success. Yes the music and rhythms are complex and seemingly conflicting but so is the music composed by Stravinsky. I say Taborn is a genius. " A Rhythm Record afbg02 | San Francisco, CA United States | 06/29/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "For me, this is a recording all about rhythms; challenging, dynamic, flowing polyrhythms. It's a joy to hear. The three musicians are certainly masters, playing into and out of one another with ease. The bass and drums create a solid foundation, strong without being overbearing, so Taborn can do his thing and swoop in and out with his percussive style in the higher range. Some of the tracks are actually just short sketches in sound, an idea explored for only a minute or two then set back down. The end result is a percussion heavy, atmospheric sound, missing much of the traditional melodic elements, but rich in rhythm. I highly recommend it to those listeners who enjoy the modern NYC downtown scene and Blue Series/Matthew Shipp et al. For those of you looking for a more traditional sound, it's best to look elsewhere."
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