Charnett Moffett • Spirit of Sound

 

Review by Matt Collar
Charnett Moffett's 2013 album, Spirit of Sound, is an atmospheric, exotic, and often hypnotic set of songs showcasing his virtuoso skills as a bassist. Although not a solo bass album like his other 2013 release, Bridge: Solo Bass Works, Spirit of Sound is a highly bass-centric album with many of the songs built around Moffett's serpentine basslines. In the liner notes, the album is described as having been designed as a sonic journey for the listener and that is quite an apt concept. Moffett sets the tone for this journey with his solo opening cut, "Bassland," which features him improvising on an expansive Indian raga and free jazz-leaning motif. The Eastern influence is carried throughout Spirit of Sound, which means that, as a whole, the album leans toward a jazz meets world fusion vibe. Joining Moffett here is a stellar cast of equally accomplished and adventurous musicians, including his son, drummer Charnett "Max" Moffett, pianist Marc Cary, percussionist Babatunde Lea, and reed player Oran Etkin, as well as Moffett's wife, actress Angela Moffett, who supplies several spoken word segments set to music. Also featured is Moffett's daughter, vocalist Amareia Moffett, on the haunting, Asian-influenced "Opera." In some ways, the album brings to mind the similarly exploratory and Eastern-influenced '70s albums of pocket trumpeter Don Cherry, albeit with a more contemporary jazz sheen to the production. Ultimately, as the title implies, Spirit of Sound is a soulful, deeply personal, and highly engaging album. https://www.allmusic.com/album/spirit-of-sound-mw0002548500

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Reseña de Matt Collar
El álbum de Charnett Moffett de 2013, Spirit of Sound, es un conjunto de canciones atmosféricas, exóticas y, a menudo, hipnóticas que muestran sus habilidades virtuosas como bajista. Aunque no es un álbum de bajo en solitario como su otro lanzamiento de 2013, Bridge: Solo Bass Works, Spirit of Sound es un álbum muy centrado en el bajo con muchas de las canciones construidas alrededor de las serpenteantes líneas de bajo de Moffett. En las notas, el álbum se describe como diseñado como un viaje sonoro para el oyente y ese es un concepto bastante apropiado. Moffett marca la pauta para este viaje con su corte de apertura en solitario, "Bassland", que lo presenta improvisando sobre un extenso raga indio y un motivo inclinado al free jazz. La influencia oriental se transmite a lo largo de Spirit of Sound, lo que significa que, en su conjunto, el álbum se inclina hacia un ambiente de fusión mundial y jazz. Junto a Moffett aquí se encuentra un elenco estelar de músicos igualmente exitosos y aventureros, incluido su hijo, el baterista Charnett "Max" Moffett, el pianista Marc Cary, el percusionista Babatunde Lea y el reedista Oran Etkin, así como la esposa de Moffett, la actriz Angela Moffett, quien suministra varios segmentos de palabras habladas con música. También aparece la hija de Moffett, la vocalista Amareia Moffett, en la inquietante e influenciada por Asia "Opera."De alguna manera, el álbum recuerda los álbumes igualmente exploratorios e influenciados por el Este de los años 70 del trompetista de bolsillo Don Cherry, aunque con un brillo de jazz más contemporáneo en la producción. En última instancia, como el título lo indica, Spirit of Sound es un álbum conmovedor, profundamente personal y muy atractivo. https://www.allmusic.com/album/spirit-of-sound-mw0002548500


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Tracks:
1 - Bassland
2 - Seeker of Truth
3 - Opera
4 - Hope
5 - Natural Heritage
6 - Swing Raga
7 - Blues Walk Groove
8 - Overpass
9 - Lonely Woman
10 - For Those Who Know
11 - Spirit of Sound


Credits:
    Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Oran Etkin
    Composed By – Charnett Moffett (tracks: 1-8, 10, 11), Ornette Coleman (tracks: 9)
    Drums, Tabla, Vocals – Charnett "Max" Moffett*
    Percussion – Babatunde Lea
    Piano – Marc Cary
    Tambura [Tamboura], Narrator [Spoken Word] – Angela Moffett
    Vocals – Amareia Moffett, Jana Herzen, Tessa Souter
    Vocals, Acoustic Bass [Upright], Electric Bass [Fretless], Bass Guitar [Piccolo] – Charnett Moffett

Label:    Motéma – MTM-128
Format:   
CD, Album, Digipak
Country:    US
Released:    2013
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/10456174-Charnett-Moffett-Spirit-of-Sound

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