Near Earth

Johnson, Jeff
Origin Records
Jazz | Oct 2004

Reviews

Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2004-10-24
Jazz with a mainstream sound but a very open-ended approach to soloing. The ideas are similar to an ECM record but the sound has more of a nightclub atmosphere. A calm trio of sax, bass, and drums.

1- Easygoing, with a fast theme. A nice "inside" feel.
2- Small and burbling; lots of freedom. Mid/fast.
3- Calm but not slow, some nice group moments
4- Nice sax ramblings. First half slow.
5- A stumbling swing
6- Soft, slow.
7- Fast
8- A pleasant, easygoing ramble
9- Another nice jam, gets cooking near the end
10- Mid/fast but overall peaceful

Recent airplay

The Good Life
Sunday MorningJan 02, 2005
Dream
Memory SelectDec 17, 2004
Three Rivers
Memory SelectNov 05, 2004
Traditional Abstract
Umami Jazz ProgramOct 28, 2004
Dream
The Dog and Pony ShowOct 27, 2004

Charting

2004-10-25 — 2004-12-27 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Dec 19 1
Nov 7 1
Oct 31 2

Track listing

1. Three Rivers
2. Dream
3. Zen
4. Train of Thought
5. Traditional Abstract
6. The Good Life
7. Quickening
8. Gaia
9. Dances
10. Earthset