Rob Quintet Mazurek -Sound Is -Delmark CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "As If An Angel Fell From The Sky"

02. "The Earthquake Tree"

03. "Dragon Kites"

04. "The Star Splitter"

05. "The Hill"

06. "Le Baiser (The Kiss)"

07. "The Lightning Field"

08. "Cinnamon Tree"

09. "The Dream Rocker"

10. "Beauty Wolf"

11. "Microraptagonafly"

12. "Aphrodite Rising"

13. "The Field"

14. "Nora Grace"

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Ft. Members Of Tortoise/ Isotope 217/ Black Earth Ensembl

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Sound Is by Rob Mazurek Quintet, released 5 February 2009, includes the following tracks: "Dragon Kites", "The Hill", "The Lightening Field", "The Dream Rocker" and more. This version of Sound Is comes as a 1xCD. - FT. MEMBERS OF TORTOISE/ISOTOPE 217/BLACK EARTH ENSEMBL

Jazz cornetist Rob Mazurek consistently pushes beyond the expectations of his listeners, drawing together ideas out of sound, personalities out of space, and fusing color and light into the tones of his music. The debut record of this new quintet, featuring John Herndon on drums (Tortoise, the for Carnation), Matthew Lux on bass guitar (Isotope 217, Iron and Wine) Josh Abrams on acoustic bass (Town and Country, Black Earth Ensemble) and Jason Adasiewicz on vibes (Loose Assembly, Rolldown) pulls together an astounding array of personalities into a seamless and effervescent whole. "Sound Is" features 14 new Mazurek compositions.

"Sound Is" is a remarkable CD by Rob Mazurek Quintet, released under the renowned Delmark label. This album showcases Mazurek's innovative approach to jazz, blending avant-garde elements with deep-rooted traditions. The compositions are both adventurous and accessible, featuring intricate improvisations and dynamic interplay among the quintet members. Rob Mazurek, an acclaimed cornetist and composer, has been at the forefront of modern jazz for decades. He is known for his work with groups like Chicago Underground Duo/Trio and Exploding Star Orchestra, earning international recognition for pushing musical boundaries. Delmark Records, established in 1953 in Chicago, is one of America's oldest independent jazz and blues labels. It has played a pivotal role in documenting legendary artists such as Sun Ra and Junior Wells while continuing to support contemporary innovators like Mazurek.

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DE586

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