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The Definition of a Toy
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| Ever in-demand Vancouver-based drummer & composer, Dylan van der Schyff has put together an extraordinary international quintet for his debut as a leader. Each player comes from a different place and each member contributes to the composing of the pieces, with fine trio improves from Michael, Achim and Dylan. The title piece is by Michael Moore, that ICP reeds wiz that we all have come to know and love. "Definition of a Toy" has this joyous, buoyant, slightly twisted theme that changes rhythmically throughout with sparkling, slightly bent solos from Achim, Michael on clarinet & alto and Turner on trumpet. There is a superb duo of Turner and Helias called "Duet" where both players weave their notes intricately around one another. Helias' "Jacques" is a tight, quietly explosive piece with some complex written passages as well as some cautious interaction. Turner's "Queen of the Box Office" has an elegant, thoughtful melody with some superb ultra-subtle bass clarinet, trumpet and piano and Helias' sublime bass at the center. I dig the way Achim's "Siberian Elm and Furrowed Brow" constantly shifts in tempo, speeding up & slowing down & changing dynamics, yet remaining tightly-knit throughout. Moore's exquisite "Gaivotas Sobre Lapa" is a haunting, precious gem that floats in like a dream and is dedicated to Moore's father. Helias' "Broken" closes this wonderful disc with some grand solo piano from Achim, contemplative trumpet from Brad and poignant clarinet from Michael Moore. Another superb offering from the fine folks at Songlines. |
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Brad Turner (trumpet); Michael Moore (alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet); Achim Kaufmann (piano); Mark Helias (bass); Dylan Van Der Schyff (drums) |
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