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Joe Martin
Not by Chance
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. Semente
2. In The Meantime
3. Caché
4. A Dream
5. The Balloon Song
6. Once Before
7. Far
8. Not By Chance
9. The Stoic

CD Details

All Artists: Joe Martin
Title: Not by Chance
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Anzic Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 9/15/2009
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 896434001252

Synopsis

Product Description

In-demand New York Bassist Joe Martin leads a rarely heard all-star ensemble featuring Brad Mehldau (Piano), Chris Potter (Saxophones, Bass Cl) and Marcus Gilmore (Drums). Martin's original compositions lay the foundation for over 70 minutes of exciting and thought-provoking music, capturing this in-their-prime cast at the forefront of today's New York jazz scene.

CD Reviews

Inspired performance

O. Kerr | 10/31/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a wonderful album. You probably know two of the sidemen here more than the leader: Pianist Brad Mehldau is one of the most prominent and popular jazz pianists playing today, and Chris Potter is one of the most active and influential saxophonists. In this recording, Mehldau, Potter, and drummer Marcus Gilmore join Joe Martin in a wonderful quartet. The four sound just marvelous together.

The album reminds me a lot of Martin's fantastic previous release "Passage." Like "not by Chance," "Passage" featured a quartet with top musicians: Mark Turner, Kevin Hays, and Jorge Rossy. It's a testament to Martin's playing that he can assemble such incredible groups for his albums.

Really, this is great jazz: You cant miss with it."