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Illusion Of A Ballad
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| Aaltonen signals his interpretative approach by naming his newest album Illusions Of A Ballad. By stretching the rhythms and harmonies of well-loved tunes by Ellington, Gershwin and Ornette, Aaltonen cagily moves this trio session with bassist Ulf Krokfors and drummer Tom Nekljudow beyond the usual parameters of a “ballads album.” It’s a simple tactic: At crucial points in the tune, the trio muses on a phrase or a chord change, throwing the meter and bar structure off enough to thrust the trio outside the tune. The beautiful irony of the approach is that, in doing so, they get much closer to the heart of the tune than most players achieve by playing it straight. This setting also highlights Aaltonen’s nuance-filled tone, smart, supple phrasing, and understated brawn. Krokors and Nekljudow pick their openings judiciously, offering Aaltonen pointed feedback instead of yeomen’s support. |
ARTISTS
Juhani Aaltonen (tenor sax); Ulf Krokfors (bass); Tom Nekijudow (drums) |
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