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The playing of flashy minimalist pianist Terrasson is full of contradictions, and he leaves himself open to many of the criticisms leveled at his most notable influence: Ahmad Jamal. This would include a certain facileness. However, like Jamal, Terrasson possesses an awareness that the sound of an ensemble is greater than the sum of its parts, and much of
Alive concentrates itself on an almost Steve Reich-ian sense of groove. Bassist Ugonna Okegwo stands out, conjuring visions of Israel Crosby, particularly on the almost nine-minute "Nature Boy," which is filled with an understated over-the- top quality typical of the song and, for that matter, of Terrasson's amalgamation. The ensemble is of a classicist bent, although not without postmodern touches--note the quote of "Chameleon" that leads into "Love for Sale." Recorded last year at NYC's Iridium Jazz Club, the sound quality is intimate.
--D. Strauss
Album Details
Out of print in the U.S.! Import reissue of this 1998 album by the Jazz pianist released on the Blue Note label. Nine tracks including 'Things Ain't What They Used To Be', 'Nature Boy' and 'Simple Things'.
