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David S. Ware
Shakti
AUM Fidelity
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| "The new work from master musician David S. Ware arrives! Shakti is Ware's first new studio recording in almost 6 years, and his first with a new group since his highly esteemed Quartet was disbanded. The Quartet's final performance was documented on Renunciation. Even before that album was released, Ware was developing a new group concept, and beginning to compose for same. In July 2007 this new group, featuring guitarist Joe Morris, made its live debut at the Iridium jazz club in NYC. The membership was solidified with the addition of long-time musical compatriot William Parker on bass and fellow master musician Warren Smith on drums. A European tour in November 2007 followed, and a studio session was booked for May 2008, resulting in the luminous Shakti." |
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David S. Ware Quartet
Renunciation
AUM Fidelity
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Fairly momentous recording of what might be the final U.S. gig from the David S. Ware Quartet. Many aspects of this recording lend itself to the feeling of an occasion - the devotional feel of "Ganesh Sound," the boisterous response of the audience, and Lewis Barnes' enthusiastic MC work. As was their wont at other stages of development, the group makes effective use of breaking the quartet down into solo, duo, and trio configurations, which results in the full band material delivering full oomph when they all come together. Apart from their live standard "Mikuro's Blues," all other compositions are previously unrecorded.
David S. Ware: tenor saxophone
Matthew Shipp: piano
William Parker: bass
Guillermo E. Brown: drums
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