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 01. "The ship" 02. "Last desert I" 03. "Last desert II" 04. "Rubber flowers" 05. "Portals" 06. "Doppler" 07. "Liquid"
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| | Description: | Last Desert is guitarist-composer Liberty Ellmanâ??s follow up to his critically-acclaimed Radiate (Pi 2015), which the Wall Street Journal praised as â??bristling with energy and innovationâ? and Downbeat called â??unique, indelible and fully human.â? Ellman was named the #1 Rising Star Guitarist in the 2016 Downbeat Critics Poll and one of four guitarists of the year in the expanded Jazz Times Critics Poll, alongside Bill Frisell, John Scofield, and Julian Lage. He is widely lauded for his signature role in Henry Threadgillâ??s Zooid, including on the Pulitzer Prize-winning In for a Penny, In for a Pound (Pi 2015).
His unorthodox style enlivens groups as varied as Myra Melfordâ??s Snowy Egret, Joe Lovanoâ??s Village Rhythms Band and Universal Ensemble, the JD Allen Quartet, Adam Rudolphâ??s Go Organic Guitar Orchestra, and also with artists such as Nicole Mitchell, Ches Smith, and Rwandan-Ugandan singer, Somi. He is also featured in Luanda-Kinshasa, the film collaboration between Stan Douglas and Jason Moran that exhibited originally at David Zwirner Gallery in New York and was recently part of Moranâ??s large-scale exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Pianist and MacArthur Fellow Vijay Iyer said of Ellman: â??When I first heard Liberty over twenty-five years ago, he quickly became my number one favorite living guitarist/composer, and he has held that position ever since. He is a musicianâ??s musician, bursting with creativity and keen intuition, with a knack for haunting melodies, rich textures, deep grooves, and hard edges, all deployed with consummate taste.â? - Last Desert is guitarist Liberty Ellman's follow up to his critically-acclaimed Radiate (Pi 2015), which the Wall Street Journal described as "bristling with energy and innovation" and Downbeat praised as "unique, indelible and fully human." Named #1 Rising Star Guitarist in the 2016 Downbeat Critics Poll, Ellman is perhaps best known as a trusted associate of jazz legend Henry Threadgill, with whom he has played for almost 20 years, including on the Pulitzer Prize-winning release In for a Penny, In for a Pound. His unorthodox playing style is also key to collaborations with the likes of Myra Melford, Joe Lovano, and JD Allen. Pianist and MacArthur Fellow Vijay Iyer calls him "my favorite living guitarist."Ellman's new work is inspired by a foot race that takes place in Antarctica, the final leg in a series of ultramarathons called Four Deserts that take place in some of the harshest environments on earth. Last Desert celebrates the juxtaposition of the austere beauty of the landscape with the grueling nature of the event, and the clarity of focus that the competition requires. His compositions employ a complex melodic weave, but are always lyrical and percolate with groove. Ellman is rejoined by all the musicians from Radiate: Steve Lehman on alto sax, Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Jose Davila on tuba, Stephan Crump on bass and Damion Reid on drums. Together, they conjure Ellman's panoramic musical vista to brilliant effect.Recorded June 28 and 29, 2019 at Brooklyn Recording, Brooklyn, NY
Mixed and mastered at 4D, Brooklyn, NY"Last Desert" is a captivating CD album by acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer Liberty Ellman, released under the renowned Pi Recordings label. This project showcases Ellman's innovative approach to modern jazz, blending intricate compositions with dynamic improvisation. The album features an ensemble of top-tier musicians who bring Ellman's visionary soundscapes to life through complex rhythms and rich harmonies. "Last Desert" has been praised for its adventurous spirit and sophisticated artistry, making it a standout release in contemporary jazz.
Liberty Ellman is celebrated as one of today's most inventive guitarists in the progressive jazz scene. Known for his collaborations with artists like Henry Threadgill (notably on the Pulitzer Prize-winning "In for a Penny, In for a Pound"), Ellman has built an impressive career both as a bandleader and sideman. His unique style fuses elements of avant-garde, post-bop, and experimental music, earning him critical acclaim worldwide.
Pi Recordings is recognized as one of the leading independent labels specializing in cutting-edge jazz and creative music. Since its founding in 2001, Pi Recordings has become synonymous with high-quality releases from some of the genre's most forward-thinking artists. Their catalog includes works by innovators such as Steve Lehman, Vijay Iyer, and Henry Threadgill?testament to their commitment to artistic excellence. | | | No. of tracks: |
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