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Collective Creativity
Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
Collective Creativity
Genre: Jazz
 
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Symphonic Jazz — What do Igor Stravinsky and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) have in common? Not much. But, when Stravinsky's rhythmic, blocked forms and melodic permutations are paralleled ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
Title: Collective Creativity
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: 3Sixteen Records
Release Date: 1/8/2009
Genre: Jazz
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 821057316421

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Symphonic Jazz
What do Igor Stravinsky and the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) have in common? Not much. But, when Stravinsky's rhythmic, blocked forms and melodic permutations are paralleled with the AACM's unrestricted innovation and roots in African and African-American traditions, the result is a conglomeration of artistic freedom, rhythmic energy and melodic expression.Orbert Davis' Collective Creativity is the long awaited debut CD by Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), a barrier-breaking and genre-bending 55+ piece symphonic jazz orchestra that has the flexibility, instrumentation and talent to perform music ranging from big band classics to symphonic works. With a virtuosic mastery of diverse stylist requirements, the CJP possesses the skill to perform in an exciting arena that bridges classical music and jazz. The new disc is a synthesis of these talents. Featuring AACM members Nicole Mitchell, Ari Brown, Ed Wilkerson and Mwata Bowden, the movements of the Collective Creativity Suite recall the tragedy of human bondage; reflect the significance of community and collaboration; represents unity and diversity; promotes the importance of individuality; and emphasizes legacy and heritage. There's also a special guest appearance by vocalist Terisa Griffin.
 

CD Reviews

Spread the Sound
Irene R. | Boston, MA | 04/24/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"African American roots, European roots, a brilliant synthesis transcends sources and makes it all sound new again. Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic achieve that rare and wonderful state. Their music swings, it soars, it makes you think, feel, dance, groove and laugh. Treat yourself to the sound of the new era."