Alex Clements, “Waiting for You”
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Posted by: editoron Friday, October 12, 2007 - 09:42 AM |
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By: Edward Blanco
Canadian jazz pianist and composer Alex Clements provides us with his latest gem of an album with “Waiting for You” that in some ways eclipses his previous recording (Emily’s Song). Clements leads a quartet that features renowned drummer Danny Gottlieb, Canadian saxophonist Alain Bradette and bassist Chris Queenen from Orlando.
Except for Alain Bradette’s “Mist On The Water,” and Greg Bush’s chart, the album presents original compositions including “Emily’s Song” the title piece from Clements previous recording which was written for his daughter. The opening track, “Blues for GB,” was dedicated to his jazz teacher, Greg Bush who introduced the pianist to jazz at the tender age of thirteen. He also includes the bossa nova tinged “Nuits de Paris,” written by Bush, is one of the most beautiful tunes on the album.
On the title track, “Waiting for You,” saxophonist Bradette takes the lead on an extended solo performance while the leader plays a bit of backup until his turn for a solo. Both Bradette, who plays the soprano here, and Clements, play formidable parts on the twelve-minute “Old Balsam” but in the end it is Clements who shines on the keys.
The tune “Time to Heal” is played slow and very mellow like a simmering ballad, while “New Horizons” picks up the beat in a livelier melody. Other notable scores include “The New Tune,” and “All I Can Give.”
Alex Clements borrows from the best of classical and contemporary jazz delivering an inspirational performance on “Waiting for You.” An exceptional pianist, his innovative charts provides a soft and warm setting to music that’s full of strong vibrant rhythms played with a touch of class.
Year: 2007
Label: Self Published
Artist Web: www.alexclements.com
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