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"This is a genuinely unusual record, thoughtful and thought-provoking. The feel of the music is . . . autumnal, courtly and inter-temporal rather than of the moment or of the past."
~Duncan Heining, Jazzwise Magazine, Great Britain
"As heard on the terrific new The Sign and the Thing Signified, this group led by clarinetist James Falzone is distinguished both by its mix of classically inspired, through-composed, and improvised material and by its instrumentation...Through impressive use of counterpoint and a knack for encouraging discrete interaction among the players, Falzone keeps the group's unusual assemblage of dry timbres from blending into a single astringent wash. Whether on an adaptation of a Purcell aria or a solo clarinet vignette, the music maintains a bracing clarity and sense of focus."
~Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader
"An intriguing mix of swinging chamber jazz, neo-classical structures, and folk music from around the world, Falzone blends an impressive array of influences into a singular style all his own. An engaging album that reveals new depths with repeated listens, The Sign and the Thing Signified is another rich document demonstrating the endless versatility and creativity of the Chicago creative improvised music scene."
~Troy Collins, Cadence Magazine
"...[Falzone] weaves music from threads of classical and jazz, and colors it with Middle Eastern filligree. His playing is technically unassailable, his deployment of a bassoon and three strings within his sextet impressively intricate, and the tripartite title piece summons some lovely textures."
~Bill Meyer, DownBeat
"Falzone is an articulate and interesting composer who utilizes the structure of classical music, the rhythms of Klezmer, the spark of polytonality and an abandon witnessed in free blowing to build a vibrant body . . . the effect is stunning."
~Jerry D'Souza, All About Jazz
"Falzone has written a very effective film score here. The music is that pictorial and atmospheric. The thing signified seems to be a dream of medieval Andallusia . . . a cd of highly perfumed and evocative music."
~John Chacona, JazzGram
"Since symbolism is a part of everyday life, and perception to some is more important than reality, there are those few who are able to translate the imagined into concrete. Clarinetist James Falzone and his improvising chamber sextet Allos Musica have taken symbols, whether real, imagined or conjured, and have made music that transcends category, moving it into a unique realm . . . a witty, piquant and eminently listenable Falzone extrapolates on past traditions made utterly modern . . . a consistently intriguing date from Falzone and friends, and comes highly recommended."
~Michael G. Nastos, All Music Guide
"This music sounds like an older form of chamber music and doesn't swing in a jazz sense yet remains consistently intriguing. What is special is that it is a treat to hear some new music that is closer to chamber music than anything else and still remains vital, crafty, and filled with surprises."
~Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery
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ARTISTS
James Falzone (clarinet) |
TRACKS
1. The Sign and the Thing Signified 1
2. A Cord of Three Strands
3. Cut, Tear, Curl
4. Ten Months
5, Godric
6. Presser Le Pas
7. Dido's Lament
8. The Sign and the Thing Signified 2
9. Segarer Des Pas
10. Akrasia
11. Jean Valjean
12. The Tipping Point
13. The Sign and the Thing Signified 3
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