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  | KENNETH DAHL KNUDSEN ~ CLOCKSTOPPER
LONGLIFE 1204 (Barcode: 5706274004229) ~ DENMARK ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2012 Released: 2012
This is the second album by Danish bassist / composer Kenneth Dahl KnudsenFind albums by this artist, recorded in NY in a quintet (and septet on three tracks) lineup, which includes the excellent Polish trumpeter Tomasz DabrowskiFind albums by this artist and Israeli guitarist Gilad HekselmanFind albums by this artist, Danish pianist Soren MollerFind albums by this artist, American drummer Jonathan BlakeFind albums by this artist and on three tracks American saxophonist Jaleel ShawFind albums by this artist and Danish trombonist Jonas LindhFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine original compositions, all by Knudsen.
The music is typical modern European Jazz, mostly within the mainstream idiom, but thanks to the excellent compositions and inspired playing it is full of highly interesting moments. The maturity and diversity of Knudsen´s compositions is truly remarkable and his subtly melodic themes serve as ideal vehicles for the band members to spread their wings and create their improvisations. There are many superb solos here, mostly by Dabrowski and Hekselman and the music flows beautifully from start to finish, being over much too soon.
Knudsen certainly manages to continue what he started on his debut album fulfilling the hopes that album inspired in the listeners. In spite of his relatively young age he emerges as a major player on the European scene, and becomes an Artist that is definitely worth watching in the future. If he continues on the path the first two albums established, he will definitely get places.
Overall this is a great piece of music, worthy of repetitive listening, superbly composed and executed with flair and elegance by all the musicians involved. Still little known, this music deserves a much wider recognition, which I hope will come in time. Well done again and looking forward for more!
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