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  | COURTNEY PINE ~ WITHIN THE REALMS OF OUR DREAMS
ANTILLES 042284824422 (Barcode: 042284824422) ~ UK ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1990 Released: 1991
This is the 5th album by British Jazz saxophonist / composer Courtney PineFind albums by this artist, recorded in the US with American musicians: pianist Kenny KirklandFind albums by this artist, bassist Charnett MoffettFind albums by this artist and drummer Jeff WattsFind albums by this artist, and produced by Delfeayo MarsalisFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine tracks, four of which are original compositions by Pine, two are his arrangements of traditional tunes and three are by other composers (Ornette ColemanFind albums by this artist, Charlie ParkerFind albums by this artist and Wynton MarsalisFind albums by this artist).
The music is deeply influenced by African musical tradition, which Pine strongly emphasized as his musical cradle. Obviously a brilliant saxophonist, Pine plays with great passion and power, but the American trio seems to hold him back rather than support him to express his full capacity. Nevertheless, the music is a superb example of his abilities, and a great example how modern Jazz, although deeply within the American tradition, can move forward when played by a European.
Overall, this is a splendid Modern Jazz album, spiced by brilliant saxophone performances by Pine, at his absolute top, with a tinge fond memories of John Coltrane, at the early days of his revolutionary metamorphosis towards Free Jazz, but not quite there yet.
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