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Romance With The Unseen
Don Byron
Romance With The Unseen
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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All Artists: Don Byron
Title: Romance With The Unseen
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Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 9/21/1999
Release Date: 9/21/1999
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Modern Postbebop, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 724349954526, 0724349954557, 724349954557

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Highly recommended!
Ronald Lyles | West Hartford, CT | 09/22/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Each of Don Byron's projects that I have heard are different while at the same time very similar. They are different in that each explores different contexts for improvisation e.g. latin, or swing. They are all similar in that they each extend upon the jazz tradition as opposed to just restating what has already been said. Romance With the Unseen is no exception. The cd challenges and rewards the listener who makes the attempt to hear what is going on. It is also a very accessible cd and a good place to start for those who have never heard Don Byron before. I have owned the cd for less than twenty four hours, but I have already listened to it several times. Each time reveals something new that I did not notice previously. The interaction between the four musicians is exceptional and Don Byron proves once again that he is the most original clarinet player on the scene today. I admit to being a big fan of Don Byron since hearing him on Ralph Peterson's "Presents the Fo'Tet", but that in no way prejudiced my opinion of the cd. I highly recommend this cd to anyone interested in high quality musicianship combined with an extension of the boundaries of the genre."
Much more like it
George Grella | Brooklyn | 05/22/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is probably Byron's best record to date, and is incredibly refreshing after his argumentative failure of "Bug Music" and the trying-much-too-hard "Nu Blaxploitation." Here, it's simply Byron playing the clarinet, and what a player he is. A sweet, sweet tone, still full in the higher registers which he seems to prefer and a fluid, personal style which brings perhaps the most traditional jazz instrument into these times.There is a wonderful tinge of the bittersweet, an enigmatic quality of expression to this album, which is a considerable addition of depth to Byron's work. Mainly, it's because he's playing and expressing himself as a musician, through music, not by trying to make a political/historical point with music. Like all the best jazz musicians, he hints at greater emotion below the surface, yet leaves an ambiguity that draws the listeners attention.I have to hold off the last star because the material is good, but not great. "Homecoming" is magnificent, but "One Finger Snap" takes a while to focus and some of the other originals are slightly thin. DeJohnette is an interesting addition to the group, and while he doesn't always fit in perfectly, his voice certainly pushes Byron and Frisell into sustained, clear expression. And Byron's playing is simply wonderful to listen to. This CD gets better with every play."
Breathtaking, swinging, stylish clarinet-led jazz
Rick Mathis | 09/22/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Why, oh, why is the clarinet so ignored today? Snap those soprano saxes in half and dig the thrilling tones of the clarinet! Do you need another opinion? Check this disc out and be awed! Graceful and funky! Man, oh, man! I so love this disc!"