Steve Khan • The Green Field

 

Review by Greg Prato
For Steve Khan's first solo release in nearly ten years, 2006's The Green Field, the guitarist assembled quite a supporting cast. Once more, Khan has called upon his old pals John Patitucci on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums, with percussionist Manolo Badrena rounding out the cast. Despite the layoff between solo releases, it's not to say that Khan wasn't busy since his previous solo effort, 1998's You Are Here -- the guitarist toured as part of Dave Samuels' tour in support of Tjader-ized: A Cal Tjader Tribute -- appeared on Dave Valentin's Sunshower, and also re-formed the Caribbean Jazz Project. For fans waiting patiently for Khan's next solo outing, The Green Field proves that the wait was certainly worth it, as Khan's trademark fluid guitar playing is on display throughout. Instead of focusing on succinct songs, the majority of the album's nine tracks are of the extended variety, which makes the album a fine mood setter -- especially the album opening "El Viñón" and the salsa sounds of "Cosecha lo Que Has Sembrado." Also of note is the all-encompassing, nearly 20-minute long album closing title track. Steve Khan's The Green Field is highly recommended to fans of expertly played latin tinged progressive jazz.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-green-field-mw0000703928

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Reseña de Greg Prato
Para el primer disco en solitario de Steve Khan en casi diez años, The Green Field, de 2006, el guitarrista reunió un buen elenco de apoyo. Una vez más, Khan ha recurrido a sus viejos amigos John Patitucci al bajo y Jack DeJohnette a la batería, con el percusionista Manolo Badrena completando el elenco. A pesar de la pausa entre los lanzamientos en solitario, no quiere decir que Khan no haya estado ocupado desde su anterior trabajo en solitario, You Are Here, de 1998: el guitarrista participó en la gira de Dave Samuels en apoyo de Tjader-ized: A Cal Tjader Tribute -- apareció en Dave Valentin's Sunshower, y también volvió a formar el Caribbean Jazz Project. Para los fans que esperaban pacientemente el próximo trabajo en solitario de Khan, The Green Field demuestra que la espera ha merecido la pena, ya que el fluido toque de guitarra característico de Khan está presente en todo el disco. En lugar de centrarse en canciones sucintas, la mayoría de las nueve pistas del álbum son de la variedad extendida, lo que hace que el álbum sea un buen ambientador - especialmente la apertura del álbum "El Viñón" y los sonidos de salsa de "Cosecha lo Que Has Sembrado". También hay que destacar el tema que cierra el álbum, de casi 20 minutos de duración. Steve Khan's The Green Field es muy recomendable para los amantes del jazz progresivo con tintes latinos.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-green-field-mw0000703928


 

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Tracks:
1 - El Viñón 9:21
2 - Congeniality 8:07
3 - Riot 7:31
4 - Fist In Glove 7:46
5 - Cosecha Lo Que Has Sembrado 7:20
6 - Sanctuary/Nefertiti 7:56
7 - Eronel 5:25
8 - You Stepped Out Of A Dream 5:37
9 - The Green Field = El Prado Verde 18:07


Credits:
- Steve Khan: guitar
- John Patitucci: acoustic bass
- Jack DeJohnette: drums
- Manolo Badrena: percussion & voice
- Ralph Irizarry: timbales
- Roberto Quintero: congas & percussion

Label:    Not On Label (Steve Khan Self-Released) – none
Country:    US
Released:    2005
Genre:    Jazz, Latin
Style:    Fusion
https://www.discogs.com/release/18115795-Steve-Khan-The-Green-Field-El-Prado-Verde

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