Graham Dechter • Takin It There

 

Review by Ken Dryden

Guitarist Graham Dechter's follow-up to his strong debut recording is another fine effort, utilizing the same rhythm section, consisting of pianist Tamir Hendelman, bassist John Clayton, and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Unlike many young instrumentalists, Dechter isn't one to overplay or sound like a clone of his favorite stylists, allowing the music to breathe and taking full advantage of his skilled supporting cast. Opening with a funky take of Wes Montgomery's infrequently recorded "Road Song," he then turns his attention to Barney Kessel's obscure bluesy bop vehicle "Be Deedle Dee Do," sharing the spotlight with Clayton in a tasty performance. Dechter's breezy interpretation of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Chega de Saudade [No More Blues]" features his intricate solo. Hamilton is prominent in the fiery take of Lee Morgan's "Hocus Pocus," introducing the piece and taking an extended break as well. Dechter's bluesy side is on display in his spirited rendition of "Come Rain or Come Shine," with judicious use of repeated riffs intermingled into his solo. Clayton contributed the laid-back "Grease for Graham," in which Dechter's soulful playing makes him seem like a seasoned veteran. The guitarist also proves to be a promising composer, contributing the warm ballad "Together & Apart" (which opens with Clayton's warm arco solo), along with the tender "Amanda," the latter of which segues into the standard "Every Time We Say Goodbye."

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Reseña de Ken Dryden

El seguimiento del guitarrista Graham Dechter a su fuerte debut discográfico es otro gran esfuerzo, utilizando la misma sección rítmica, compuesta por el pianista Tamir Hendelman, el bajista John Clayton y el baterista Jeff Hamilton. A diferencia de muchos instrumentistas jóvenes, Dechter no es de los que exageran o suenan como un clon de sus estilistas favoritos, permitiendo que la música respire y aprovechando al máximo su hábil elenco de apoyo. Abriendo con una toma funky de la canción "Road Song" de Wes Montgomery, grabada con poca frecuencia, dirige su atención al oscuro vehículo de bluesy bop "Be Deedle Dee Do" de Barney Kessel, que comparte el centro de atención con Clayton en una sabrosa actuación. La alegre interpretación de Dechter de "Chega de Saudade[No More Blues]", de Antonio Carlos Jobim, cuenta con su intrincado solo. Hamilton es prominente en la ardiente toma del "Hocus Pocus" de Lee Morgan, introduciendo la pieza y tomando un largo descanso también. El lado blues de Dechter se muestra en su animada interpretación de "Come Rain or Come Shine", con el uso juicioso de repetidos riffs entremezclados en su solo. Clayton contribuyó con la relajada "Grease for Graham", en la que Dechter parece ser un veterano con experiencia en el juego. El guitarrista también demuestra ser un compositor prometedor, aportando la cálida balada "Together & Apart" (que se abre con el cálido solo de arco de Clayton), junto con la tierna "Amanda", la última de las cuales pasa a formar parte del estándar "Every Time We Say Goodbye".

Tracks:

1.Road Song

2.Be Deedle Dee Do

3.Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)
4.Together & Apart
5.Takin' It There
6.Father
7.Grease For Graham
8.Hocus Pocus
9.Come Rain Or Come shine
10. Amanda / Every Time We Say Goodbye

Graham Dechter (g)
Tamir Hendelman (p)
John Clayton (b)
Jeff Hamilton (ds)

Release Date September 18, 2012
Duration
01:06:16




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