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The Two Faces of Janus

Artist: Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson - The Two Faces of Janus CD
Label: Cuneiform
Price: $14.95 
Year: 2010
Format: CD

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The Two Faces of Janus - one face looking at the past, one face looking towards the future. Borrowed from Greek mythology, Janus is an apt metaphor for the lat­est release by accomplished reedist and composer Jason Robinson. Robinson first appeared on Cuneiform with the long-running collective ensemble Cosmologic. Now he steps forward with a solo album that features a stellar band, all of whom are distinguished figures in jazz and improvised music as well as all being top-drawer bandleaders in their own right.

The music is angular, expressive, emotional and virtuosic. Using Robinson's compositions as a base, all the players dig in and with their solos and ensemble interplay raise the stakes to make an outstanding contemporary work. The album seam­lessly moves from hard swinging grooves to beautiful ab­straction and features great work from all of these great players. Robinson’s playing and composing embodies the duality of the Janus metaphor; his music draws from the rich historical and modern traditions of jazz  and he creates a decidedly modern and unique musical vision. The Two Faces of Janus also positions Robinson – originally from the West Coast  – within New York’s most innovative community of creative and visionary jazz musicians. With the release of this modern classic, Robinson has arrived!

“…the saxophonist himself has a warm expressive tone, occasionally dipping into freer realms yet always staying true to the structure of his compositions.”– Signal to Noise
ARTISTS
Jason Robinson (tenor and soprano saxes, flute); Marty Ehrlich (alto sax, bass clarinet); Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto sax); Liberty Ellman (guitar); Drew Gress (bass); George Schuller (drums)
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