Description
First Definition is an extremely impressive recording from this little big band.
The Zone society is an ongoing jazz-based collective led by a front-line contingency of Finnish jazz musicians as the lineup will vary on occasion due to commitments and so forth, yet here Americans Ron McClure (b) and Jeff Hirshfield (d) round out the rhythm section. Simply stated, First Definition is an extremely impressive recording from this little big band who at times rekindle fond memories of classy Oliver Nelson or Gerald Wilson -West Coast - style arrangements along with a contemporary or modern twist and an added punch! The title track, 'First Definitions' gets off the ground with cool yet probing horns with lots of timbre while seamlessly transforming into a driving swing along with breezy background synths and a blazing trumpet solo by Anders Bergcrantz. Here, pianist Seppo Kantonen accentuates the rapid swing with a dashing, articulate solo often displaying Bud Powell-like right hand speed amid swirling chord progressions. 'Hitchcock' is playfully eerie which falls in line with the late director's cinematic style - (assuming the title is some sort of homage to Alfred Hitchcock). Ominous horn arrangements, expert soloing and climactic choruses heighten the intensity, culminated by Jarno Kukkonen's bright and soaring to the heavens electric guitar solo.
Track Listing
- First Defintion
- Hitchcock
- Aios
- Saturday
- Relationships
- Hallanvaara
- Protoscope
- On The Moon
- The Missing Link
- Jackie-ing
Additional Details
Label: Soul Note
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 40 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 11/23/18
UPC: 027312129427
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