They used to call this kind of thing "mood music." The idea was to put the listener in a particular mood, usually one of calm and relaxation. When it came to jazz, the US label Prestige climbed on the bandwagon with a whole series titled—wait for it— "Moodsville."
Moodsville aimed at providing jazz that was "beautiful, poetic and thoughtful."
Talented Icelandic alto saxophonist Sigurdur Flosason and Danish Hammond organ player Kjeld Lauritsen have similar aspirations. Lauritsen cites Ben Webster, Jim Hall and Bill Evans as the inspiration for this album.
Flosason says the music has nothing to prove. "It simply is, neither old nor new, complex nor simple. In a way it is the core and the essence of all music: rhythm, melody and harmony in their barest and truest form—just music."
"The Night We Called It A Day..." "Blue Moon..." "Dreamsville..." One dreamy ballad follows another until, with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin,'" the sun finally rises.
Two numbers stand out, both by Duke Ellington. "I Like The Sunrise" was part of his "Liberian Suite," written in 1947 to celebrate the African nation's centennial. It was originally furnished with trite lyrics sung in his inimitably pompous way by Al Hibbler.
We are spared them here as Flosason breathes new life into one of Ellington's less distinguished tunes, followed by a fine solo with calypso leanings from guitarist Jacob Fischer.
"Morning Glory" was written by Ellington and trumpeter Rex Stewart in 1940 and recorded by the Ellington band just once. After a rather wooden opening by Lauritsen, Flosason and Fischer deliver excellent solos.
Sandwiched between the two pieces of Ellingtonia is a very nice version of the Sigmund Romberg/Oscar Hammerstein number "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise" from 1928.
Again, the organ intro is a trifle stolid but Flosason quickly lifts the number and Lauritsen redeems himself with some nicely understated work before close of play.
Chris Mosey By CHRIS MOSEY
February 27, 2015
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/daybreak-sigurdur-flosason-and-kjeld-lauritsen-storyville-records-review-by-chris-mosey__14560.php
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A este tipo de cosas se las llamaba "música ambiental". La idea era poner al oyente en un estado de ánimo particular, generalmente de calma y relajación. En lo que respecta al jazz, el sello estadounidense Prestige se subió al carro con una serie completa titulada -espera- "Moodsville".
Moodsville pretendía ofrecer un jazz "bello, poético y reflexivo".
El talentoso saxofonista alto islandés Sigurdur Flosason y el organista Hammond danés Kjeld Lauritsen tienen aspiraciones similares. Lauritsen cita a Ben Webster, Jim Hall y Bill Evans como inspiración para este álbum.
Flosason dice que la música no tiene nada que demostrar. "Simplemente es, ni vieja ni nueva, ni compleja ni simple. En cierto modo, es el núcleo y la esencia de toda la música: el ritmo, la melodía y la armonía en su forma más pura y verdadera: sólo música."
"The Night We Called It A Day..." "Blue Moon..." "Dreamsville..." Una balada de ensueño sigue a otra hasta que, con "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'" de Rodgers y Hammerstein, el sol finalmente sale.
Destacan dos números, ambos de Duke Ellington. "I Like The Sunrise" formaba parte de su "Suite Liberiana", escrita en 1947 para celebrar el centenario de la nación africana. Originalmente contaba con una letra trillada cantada a su inimitablemente pomposa manera por Al Hibbler.
Aquí se nos ahorra, ya que Flosason da nueva vida a una de las melodías menos distinguidas de Ellington, seguida de un buen solo con inclinaciones calipso del guitarrista Jacob Fischer.
"Morning Glory" fue escrita por Ellington y el trompetista Rex Stewart en 1940 y grabada por la banda de Ellington sólo una vez. Después de una apertura más bien floja por parte de Lauritsen, Flosason y Fischer ofrecen excelentes solos.
Entre las dos piezas de Ellingtonia hay una versión muy bonita del número de Sigmund Romberg/Oscar Hammerstein "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise" de 1928.
Una vez más, la introducción del órgano es un poco aburrida, pero Flosason levanta rápidamente el número y Lauritsen se redime con un trabajo muy discreto antes del cierre de la obra.
Chris Mosey Por CHRIS MOSEY
27 de febrero de 2015
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/daybreak-sigurdur-flosason-and-kjeld-lauritsen-storyville-records-review-by-chris-mosey__14560.php
Tracklist:
1 - The Night We Called It A Day -
2 - Blue Moon -
3 - Dreamsville -
4 - You Stepped Out Of Dream -
5 - In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning -
6 - I Like The Sunrise -
7 - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise -
8 - Morning Glory -
9 - Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' -
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Sigurður Flosason
Drums – Kristian Leth
Guitar – Jacob Fischer
Organ [Hammond B3] – Kjeld Lauritsen
Notes
Recorded September 28-29, 2014.
Label: Storyville – 101 4295
Country: Denmark
Released: 2014
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/Sigur%C3%B0ur-Flosason-Kjeld-Lauritsen-Daybreak/release/16258539
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