Brian Blade is a new generation jazz drummer who has already caused a furore with saxophonists such as Joshua Redman and Kenny Garrett. This CD is the first CD of his own Brian Blade Fellowship. This formation brings hypnotic jazz. Blade brings a new sound to jazz. The compositions on this CD are characterized by an undercurrent of blues that forces the listener to enter the music deeper and deeper.
Blade's music can best be described as spiritual. This becomes clear in a song like The Untertow, for example. This is a melodic prayer for young people to keep swimming in the turbulent waters of this world. His composition In Spite Of Everything is inspired by the memory and diary of Anne Frank. It's a sad but optimistic piece. Other compositions on this eight-track CD include Folklore and Mohave. Brian Blade Fellowship brings inspiring jazz. Blade's music is more than just music: his pieces are about humanity and humanity. A special CD! (JW)more
