Bassist Charles Fambrough gathered together a rather impressive lineup of young greats (including on various cuts trumpeters Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove, saxophonists Branford Marsalis and Joe Ford, keyboardist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Jeff Watts, and three percussionists) for a set of tricky hard bop originals. The interplay between the two Marsalises on the rapid "Broksi" is a high point, but the solos throughout the date are uniformly strong. Fambrough (who contributed seven of the pieces) stated accurately that the music reflects his periods with McCoy Tyner, Art Blakey, Grover Washington, Jr., and Airto. His well-conceived set is highly recommended. (by Scott Yanow)
The Proper Angle, is a brilliant debut and one of the finest contemporary jazz discs I've ever heard. This is lively and exciting music played by outstanding musicians. Some major grooves happen on "Uncle Pete", or "Our Father Who Art Blakey", while "Broski", "Earthlings", and "One For Honor" incorporate a high-energy swing feel to the record, and softer tunes like "The Dreamer", "Sand Jewels" and "Dolores Carla Maria" help balance out the disc and give it a modern feel. (by Willie B.)
The Proper Angle, is a brilliant debut and one of the finest contemporary jazz discs I've ever heard. This is lively and exciting music played by outstanding musicians. Some major grooves happen on "Uncle Pete", or "Our Father Who Art Blakey", while "Broski", "Earthlings", and "One For Honor" incorporate a high-energy swing feel to the record, and softer tunes like "The Dreamer", "Sand Jewels" and "Dolores Carla Maria" help balance out the disc and give it a modern feel. (by Willie B.)
Personnel:
Steve Berrios (percussion)
Mino Cinelu (percussion)
Charles Fambrough (bass)
Joe Ford (saxophone)
Jerry Gonzalez (percussion)
Roy Hargrove (trumpet)
Kenny Kirkland (keyboards)
Branford Marsalis (saxophone)
Wynton Marsalis (trumpet)
Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums)
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Tracklist:
01. Don Quixote (Nascimento/Camargo) 6.32
02. The Dreamer (Fambrough) 7.18
03. Uncle Pete (Wynton Marsalis) 4.16
04. Sand Jewels (Fambrough) 7.11
05. Broski (Fambrough) 7.04
06. Dolores Carla Maria (Fambrough) 4.05
07. Earthlings (Ford) 4.33
08. The Proper Angle (Fambrough) 4.14
09. Our Father Who Art Blakey (Fambrough) 5.58
10. One For Honor (Fambrough) 4.43
11. The Tonality of Atonement (Kirkland) 5.10
ARMU 2033
ARMU 2033 (zippyshare)