Eric Kloss • Sky Shadows

 

Review by Jim Todd
This 1968 release from saxophonist Eric Kloss has many fine points and a couple of puzzling technical lapses. Kloss, heard on alto and tenor, is definitely one of the strengths. Only 19 at the time of this session, the young sax player is well up to the challenge of playing with his more seasoned bandmates. The set reunites Kloss with guitarist Pat Martino, who was with Kloss for the saxophonist's recording debut at the age of 16. The date features four excellent advanced hard bop/post-bop pieces by Kloss and one from Martino. On guitar, Martino is consistently marvelous, both as a simpatico accompanist and as a soloist. Drummer Jack DeJohnette is also superb, and his playing is captured with tremendous clarity and balance. Unfortunately, bassist Bob Cranshaw is mixed so low he is often inaudible. Also odd, pianist Jaki Byard, while bringing his renowned power and versatility to the session, sometimes sounds separated from the rest of the band. Recording imbalances aside, this is a worthwhile set, particularly for the opportunity to hear Kloss in collaboration with Martino again.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/sky-shadows-mw0000907697

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Reseña de Jim Todd
Este lanzamiento de 1968 del saxofonista Eric Kloss tiene muchos puntos finos y un par de lapsos técnicos desconcertantes. Kloss, escuchado en alto y tenor, es definitivamente uno de los puntos fuertes. Con solo 19 años en el momento de esta sesión, el joven saxofonista está a la altura del desafío de tocar con sus compañeros de banda más experimentados. El set reúne a Kloss con el guitarrista Pat Martino, quien estuvo con Kloss para el debut discográfico del saxofonista a la edad de 16 años. La fecha presenta cuatro excelentes piezas avanzadas de hard bop / post-bop de Kloss y una de Martino. A la guitarra, Martino es consistentemente maravilloso, tanto como acompañante simpático como solista. El baterista Jack DeJohnette también es excelente, y su interpretación se captura con tremenda claridad y equilibrio. Desafortunadamente, el bajista Bob Cranshaw está mezclado tan bajo que a menudo es inaudible. También extraño, el pianista Jaki Byard, aunque aporta su reconocido poder y versatilidad a la sesión, a veces suena separado del resto de la banda. Dejando de lado los desequilibrios, este es un set que vale la pena, particularmente por la oportunidad de escuchar a Kloss en colaboración con Martino nuevamente.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/sky-shadows-mw0000907697

Tracks:
A1 - In A Country Soul Garden - 6:23
A2 - Sky Shadows - 13:16
B1 - The Girl With The Fall In Her Hair - 6:43
B2 - I'll Give You Everything - 6:41
B3 - January's Child - 8:10


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Eric Kloss
    Bass – Bob Cranshaw
    Drums – Jack DeJohnette
    Guitar – Pat Martino
    Lacquer Cut By – DBH*
    Liner Notes – Michael Cuscuna
    Piano – Jaki Byard
    Producer – Don Schlitten
    Recorded By – Richard Alderson

Recorded August 13, 1968.

Label: - Prestige – PR 7594, Prestige – PRST 7594
Country: - US
Released: - 1969
Genre: - Jazz
Style: - Soul-Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/6013933-Eric-Kloss-Sky-Shadows

 

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