The Acoustic Jazz Quartet • Organic

 

Review by Adam Greenburg (AllMusic):
The sophomore album of jazz from the Acoustic Jazz Quartet that isn't actually acoustic (amps and pickups are used throughout). The pieces are written primarily by Jamie Findlay, the guitarist and devout Baha'I follower. Taking the influence of his religion, a number of the works here are based in some manner upon the Baha'i faith and the celebration of the Bab. The playing itself is perfectly good, with Findlay's guitar pulling through some easygoing riffs and the occasional light solo effort. David Sills does his best to emulate John Coltrane post-bop stylings throughout the album, and pulls it off pretty well. Zac Matthews provides an able bass, fueled in part by Findlay's attention to basslines in his compositions. The compositions range from the slightly jumping to the more sedate explorations of the keys. Overall, it's not a bad album. Nothing with the excitement of bop's heyday, but nothing that deserves any scorn either.
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Reseña de Adam Greenburg (AllMusic) - Traducción:
El segundo álbum de jazz del Acoustic Jazz Quartet que en realidad no es acústico (se usan amplificadores y pastillas en todo momento). Las piezas están escritas principalmente por Jamie Findlay, el guitarrista y devoto seguidor Baha'I. Tomando la influencia de su religión, varias de las obras aquí están basadas de alguna manera en la fe Bahá'í y la celebración del Báb. La interpretación en sí es perfectamente buena, con la guitarra de Findlay desplegando algunos riffs relajados y el esfuerzo ocasional de un solo ligero. David Sills hace todo lo posible para emular los estilos post-bop de John Coltrane a lo largo del álbum, y lo logra bastante bien. Zac Matthews proporciona un bajo capaz, impulsado en parte por la atención de Findlay a las líneas de bajo en sus composiciones. Las composiciones van desde las ligeramente saltarinas hasta las exploraciones más serenas de las tonalidades. En general, no es un mal álbum. Nada con la emoción del apogeo del bop, pero nada que merezca ningún desprecio tampoco.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/organic-mw0000594568

Tracks:
1 - J & L (4:52)
2 - Bigs (8:31)
3 - Song of the Century (8:41)
4 - Darkness Upon the Earth (8:17)
5 - Alone Together (6:12)
6 - Organic Unity (6:17)
7 - Jumpin' Out (5:46)
8 - Bahjí (7:08)
9 - 12-9 (6:00)
10 - Irrevocable and Immutable (7:32)


Credits:
David Sills - Saxophones
Jamie Findlay - Guitars
Zac Matthews - Bass
Dean Koba - Drums

Label: Origin Records
Catalogue Number: OA2 82407
Country: US
Released: 2003 (November 16, 2002)
Recorded: October 17-18, 1999 at The Bakery, North Hollywood, CA
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post-Bop
Duration: 01:08:44
https://www.allmusic.com/album/organic-mw0000594568
https://originarts.com/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=82407

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