Sam Rivers • A New Conception

 

Review
by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The title of A New Conception refers to Sam Rivers' ingenious interpretations of standards on this record. Rivers treats the songs -- such familiar items as "When I Fall in Love," "I'll Never Smile Again," "That's All," "What a Difference a Day Makes," and "Secret Love" -- with respect, but he doesn't treat them as museum pieces. He knows that if the songs are to remain fresh, they need to be heard in different ways, and he skillfully opens up each composition to contemporary avant-garde techniques. Rivers and his supporting trio of pianist Hal Galper, bassist Herbert Lewis, and drummer Steve Ellington gradually ease each number into more adventurous territory, slowly shifting into exploratory instrumental sections, slyly varying the melodic themes, or adding shaded dissonant textures. It's challenging music that remains accessible, since it reconfigures familiar items in new, intriguing ways. The sheer skill in Rivers' arrangements once again confirms his large, unfortunately underappreciated, talent.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-new-conception-mw0000922161

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Reseña
por Stephen Thomas Erlewine
El título de A New Conception hace referencia a las ingeniosas interpretaciones de Sam Rivers de los estándares de este disco. Rivers trata las canciones - temas tan familiares como "When I Fall in Love", "I'll Never Smile Again", "That's All", "What a Difference a Day Makes" y "Secret Love" - con respeto, pero no las trata como piezas de museo. Sabe que para que las canciones se mantengan frescas, deben escucharse de formas diferentes, y abre hábilmente cada composición a las técnicas vanguardistas contemporáneas. Rivers y su trío de apoyo, formado por el pianista Hal Galper, el bajista Herbert Lewis y el batería Steve Ellington, introducen gradualmente cada número en un territorio más aventurero, cambiando lentamente a secciones instrumentales exploratorias, variando astutamente los temas melódicos o añadiendo texturas disonantes matizadas. Es música desafiante que sigue siendo accesible, ya que reconfigura elementos familiares de formas nuevas e intrigantes. La maestría de los arreglos de Rivers confirma una vez más su gran talento, desgraciadamente infravalorado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-new-conception-mw0000922161

Tracks:
1 - When I Fall In Love 5:45
2 - I'll Never Smile Again 5:55
3 - Detour Ahead 5:05
4 - That's All 5:40
5 - What A Difference A Day Makes 6:15
6 - Temptation 7:40
7 - Secret Love 7:35


Credits:
    Bass – Herbert Lewis
    Design [Cover], Photography By [Cover Photo] – Reid Miles
    Drums – Steve Ellington
    Liner Notes – Nat Hentoff
    Piano – Hal Galper
    Producer – Alfred Lion
    Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Sam Rivers

Notes:
Recorded on October 11, 1966.
Recorded At – Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Recorded By [Recording By] – Rudy Van Gelder
    
Label:    Blue Note – BST 84249
Country:    US
Released:    1966
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Free Jazz, Post Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/1709351-Sam-Rivers-A-New-Conception

 

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