Review
by Ken Dryden
Dave
Stryker' fifteenth CD for Steeplechase obviously makes him one of
producer Nils Winther's favorite musicians. For this 2003 session, the
veteran guitarist is joined by pianist Xavier Davis, bassist Andy McKee,
and drummer Billy Hart, producing a post-bop oriented session that has a
number of surprises. Stryker's reworking of George Gershwin's "Strike
Up the Band" reharmonizes the standard and adds quite a different
perspective. He disguises the introduction to Sonny Rollins' "Airegin"
with a tense vamp, with Davis shining in its up-tempo setting. Cole
Porter's "I Love You" is another favorite of jazz musicians; the
pianist's easygoing, slightly funky scoring of it gives it a fresh
sound. Stryker penned three originals, including "What Is This?," a
deliberately obvious reworking of the chord changes to "What Is This
Thing Called Love." His swaggering "Blues Strut" and the demanding modal
piece "Saints and Sinners" also produce inspired performances. Davis
wrote the lyrical waltz "The Message," a low-key but infectious tune,
while McKee opens his subtle"Peace Song" alone, with the band gradually
making its entrance. Highly recommended!
https://www.allmusic.com/album/strike-up-the-band-mw0001643810
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Reseña
por Ken Dryden
El
decimoquinto CD de Dave Stryker para Steeplechase le convierte
obviamente en uno de los músicos favoritos del productor Nils Winther.
Para esta sesión de 2003, el veterano guitarrista está acompañado por el
pianista Xavier Davis, el bajista Andy McKee, y el batería Billy Hart,
produciendo una sesión orientada al post-bop que tiene varias sorpresas.
La versión de Stryker de "Strike Up the Band" de George Gershwin
rearmoniza el estándar y añade una perspectiva bastante diferente.
Disfraza la introducción de "Airegin" de Sonny Rollins con un tenso
vampiro, en el que Davis brilla en su tempo. I Love You" de Cole Porter
es otra de las favoritas de los músicos de jazz; el pianista la
interpreta de forma desenfadada y ligeramente funky, dándole un sonido
fresco. Stryker compuso tres originales, incluido "What Is This?", una
reelaboración deliberadamente obvia de los cambios de acordes de "What
Is This Thing Called Love". Su contoneante "Blues Strut" y la exigente
pieza modal "Saints and Sinners" también producen interpretaciones
inspiradas. Davis escribió el vals lírico "The Message", una melodía
discreta pero contagiosa, mientras que McKee abre su sutil "Peace Song"
en solitario, con la banda haciendo su entrada gradualmente. Muy
recomendable.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/strike-up-the-band-mw0001643810
1 - Strike Up The Band
Composed By – George Gershwin
2 - The Message
Composed By – Xavier Davis
3 - Airegin
Composed By – Sonny Rollins
4 - I Love You
Composed By – Cole Porter
5 - What Is This?
Composed By – Dave Stryker
6 - Peace Song
Composed By – Andy McKee
7 - Blues Strut
Composed By – Dave Stryker
8 - Saints And Sinners
Composed By – Dave Stryker
Credits:
Bass – Andy McKee
Drums – Billy Hart
Guitar – Dave Stryker
Liner Notes – Mark Gardner (2)
Photography By [Back] – Matt Stryker
Photography By [Front] – George Kopp
Piano – Xavier Davis
Producer – Nils Winther
Recorded By – Jon Rosenberg
Recorded April 2003
Label: SteepleChase – SCCD 31637
Country: Denmark
Released: 2008
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/9473068-Dave-Stryker-Quartet-Strike-Up-The-Band
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