The Nu Band is something special. Free bop with a political message . . . These guys ARE free jazz. Each of them has played a major role in shaping what the genre is today, in showing new ways of expressing emotions a...
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The Nu Band is something special. Free bop with a political message . . . These guys ARE free jazz. Each of them has played a major role in shaping what the genre is today, in showing new ways of expressing emotions and of jointly creating a superb listening experience . . . This is music that is adventurous, emotional, but at times so tight, so interlocked, so on the same level, that it's getting uncanny. But the greatest thing : it's real fun too. The intensity! The interplay! The melodies! The emotions! The music!” (Steph.blogspot )
“This quartet outing highlights the integration of hyper-mode phrasings, torrid exchanges and judicious placement of melodically-tinged themes. . . the instrumentalists’ stylistic mode of operation and intuitive interplay cannot be understated. These seasoned modern jazz warriors exalt a hodgepodge of emotively-charged and revved-up undercurrents that yield the winning edge.” Glenn Astarita AllAbout Jazz.com
“The Nu Band is something special. Free bop with a political message . . . These guys ARE free jazz. Each of them has played a major role in shaping what the genre is today, in showing new ways of expressing emotions and of jointly creating a superb listening experience . . . This is music that is adventurous, emotional, but at times so tight, so interlocked, so on the same level, that it's getting uncanny. But the greatest thing : it's real fun too. The intensity! The interplay! The melodies! The emotions! The music!”
Steph.blogspot
“Not easily pigeonholed, the music of The Nu Band negotiates the boundaries of free-bop, improvisation, chamber, and traditional jazz with bias toward none. . . the players trade tirade for interplay—making their point—negotiating tightrope walking acrobatics and burning moments. Their interplay and cohesiveness is quite impressive. The dialogue they have for such a loosely assembled unit is anything but loose.” Mark Corotto AllAboutJazz.com
“Fiery and politically charged . . . intense and introspective . . . their best album to date.” Marc Medwin All About Jazz NY
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