Jack DeJohnette - Special Edition CD

 Jack DeJohnette - Special Edition
Wonderful - thank you.
Submitted by crotonhedge343 (Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  0 of 1 found this helpful.

 THE Special Edition
Of the many variations of JD's Special Edition, this one is by far the best. A young, low-ego, no bs David Murray, the same for Arthur Blythe. Great record, great price.
Submitted by a reviewer (Maine) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
This review is for a different format.

 Must-Have for any Jazz collection.
I ran across this at my library and decided to buy my own copy. First of all, being a serious drummer myself, Jack is amazing as usual on this disc. The sheer amount of sounds he can generate out of the set may be unmatched: but more than that he is a great MUSICIAN (composer, arranger) and the quirkiness of some tracks (One for Eric) and the beautiful melodies of others (Central Park West) make this a complete disc. Go get yours now!
Submitted by Sean (Houston, TX, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
This review is for a different format.

 Very Special Indeed
Special Edition represent the morphing of Dejohnette's prior group (New Directions) into something wholly new and exciting. Arthur Blythe & David Murray play off of each other brilliantly, most especially on the radiant version of Coltrane's "India." Murray goes first on bass clarinet, delivering what can only be described as a perfect solo. Blythe almost (but not quite) tops him in the follow-up. This is jazz at is very best - a significant departure from the traditional ECM sound (it echoes Dave Holland's "Conference of the Birds" for sheer energy and inventiveness by all involved). Get it, this is special.
Submitted by jstephan (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
This review is for a different format.

 Very Special Indeed
There have been many incarnations of DeJohnette's special edition group. Each offers ample evidence of talent, grace and great communication between the members. That said, this one stands out. It caught Blythe & Murray at their very best (Murray hits every turn in a truly remarkable bass clarinet solo on "India" - and Blythe almost tops him in his follow-up). The compositions are well chosen and move nicely from one to the other. As usual, DeJohnette gives everyone ample opportunity to shine (which they do) and his own work is always spot-on. Somewhat reminiscent, in tone, of "Conference of the Birds" by Dave Holland (for reigning in and focusing some very formidable talents to what turns out to be a true group effort)
Submitted by jstephan (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
This review is for a different format.

Have you heard this album?