Charlie Hunter • Ready ... Set ... Shango!

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
Although it is never clear what "shango" is, this set by guitarist Charlie Hunter's quartet is quite accessible and enjoyable. Marketed as some type of new alternative jazz, the music in reality is bop-based and not that far from soul-jazz. The most unusual aspect of the set is that Hunter plays an eight-string guitar, which not only allows him to play basslines (there is no bassist on the CD) but at times to emulate an organ. Both tenorman Dave Ellis, who would soon start his own solo career, and altoist Calder Spanier have plenty of solo space, while drummer Scott Amendola keeps the music grooving and moving. The nine selections may all be originals, but the music is also tied to the swinging tradition. Recommended.
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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
Aunque nunca está claro qué es el "shango", este conjunto del cuarteto del guitarrista Charlie Hunter es bastante accesible y agradable. Comercializado como una especie de nuevo jazz alternativo, la música en realidad está basada en el bop y no está tan lejos del soul-jazz. El aspecto más inusual del conjunto es que Hunter toca una guitarra de ocho cuerdas, que no sólo le permite tocar líneas de bajo (no hay bajista en el CD) sino que a veces emula un órgano. Tanto el tenor Dave Ellis, que pronto comenzaría su propia carrera en solitario, como el contralto Calder Spanier tienen mucho espacio para sus solos, mientras que el batería Scott Amendola mantiene la música con ritmo y movimiento. Las nueve selecciones pueden ser todas originales, pero la música también está ligada a la tradición del swing. Recomendado.
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Tracks:
01. Ashby Man 5:18
02. Teabaggin' 5:41
03. Let's Get Medieval 6:35
04. The Shango Pt. III 7:49
05. Dersu 6:48
06. 911 5:22
07. Shango...The Ballad 4:34
08. Thursday The 12th 5:43
09. Sutton 4:44

Credits:
Guitar [8-string] – Charlie Hunter
Alto Saxophone – Calder Spanier
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Ellis
Drums – Scott Amendola

Release Date 1996
Duration: 52:34
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Acid Jazz, Experimental, Fusion, Jazz-Rock, Post-Bop, Guitar Jazz, Jazz Instrument
Recording Date: 1996
Recording Location: Site, Marin County, CA / The Site, Marin County, CA
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