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Individual expression is an undeniably important part of jazz; it has certainly worked wonders for Lester Young, Cecil Taylor, Pat Metheny, Chet Baker and a variety of other distinctive, instantly recognizable heavyweights. But teamwork is also quite important; John Coltrane's modal recordings were not only great because of his mighty powers as a soloist, but also because of the strong rapport he enjoyed with sidemen like pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones. And teamwork is definitely a positive thing on Brand New, which finds pianist Marc Copland forming a cohesive trio with guitarist John Abercrombie and trumpeter/flugelhornist Kenny Wheeler. Neither drums nor bass are used on this 2004 date, and neither are missed -- Copland, Abercrombie and Wheeler say everything that needs to be said, and they say it in a very reflective, calm fashion. Anyone looking for an album of aggressive, high-energy performances is advised to look elsewhere -- Brand New is all about contemplation, and that holds true whether the trio is embracing original material (which dominates this post-bop CD) or interpreting two well-known standards: Vernon Duke's "Taking a Chance on Love" and Nat Adderley's "Jive Samba." Both of those tunes have, on many occasions, become vehicles for hard, exuberant, intense swinging, but not on Brand New; throughout the album, it's evident that Copland, Abercrombie and Wheeler would rather stop and smell the roses. It's also evident that they maintain a strong chemistry throughout this release, which falls short of outstanding but is still a solid and meaningful demonstration of the sort of good things that can happen when three talented musicians are in sync. ~ Alex Henderson
Recording information: Chapel Studio, Tilburg, The Netherlands (10/09/2004/10/10/2004).
Personnel: Marc Copland (piano); Marc Copland; John Abercrombie (guitar); Kenny Wheeler (trumpet, flugelhorn).
Audio Mixer: Chris Weeda.
Down Beat (p.74) - 4 stars out of 5 - "The tone and feel of BRAND NEW is serene and almost breezy..."
JazzTimes (p.130) - "Without bass, drums or additional horns to thicken the stew, we can savor the tonal richness of each player, as well as their harmonious mix." Marc Copland Brand New Songs | 1. | Monk Spring |
| 2. | Lights Out |
| 3. | Jive Samba |
| 4. | Reach for That Other Place |
| 5. | Take Four |
| 6. | Brand New |
| 7. | Odyssey |
| 8. | Watching Simona |
| 9. | Taking a Chance on Love |
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