Human Spirit
Jazz
| May 2011
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2011-05-29
Reviewed 2011-05-29
THOMAS MARRIOTT: Human Spirit
Origin, 2011
MODERN BOP – Marriott, a prolific trumpeter out of Seattle with a remarkably pure tone, leads a nifty quartet on this disc. Organist Gary Versace defines the atmosphere, and his playing is imaginative without being too flashy. Mark Taylor’s clear-headed alto sax pairs well with Marriott’s shining trumpet, and Matt Jorgenson’s quick, lighter-than-air drumming keeps the music buoyant. A satisfying straightahead set.
No duds here. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
1. 6:00 – burning standard: speedy yet frictionless trumpet, propulsive organ
2. 6:26 – laid-back and exotic: analytical sax, slow trumpet vs restless organ
3. 7:30 – catchy optimism: organ & trumpet solos play it cool, sax has bounce
4. 4:44 – slow Ellington ballad, lovely flugelhorn makes the melody shine
5. 5:12 – very cool: sneaky bass vamp, nifty horn dialogue sits on top
6. 6:11 – catchy, swaying midtempo: glowing trumpet, hopscotch organ & sax
7. 2:56 – quiet ballad: mysterious organ, slooow trumpet, soft drums
8. 4:57 – Miles Davis tune, free-flowing feel, horn dialogue over rhythmic vamp
[ Fo ] 05/29/11
Origin, 2011
MODERN BOP – Marriott, a prolific trumpeter out of Seattle with a remarkably pure tone, leads a nifty quartet on this disc. Organist Gary Versace defines the atmosphere, and his playing is imaginative without being too flashy. Mark Taylor’s clear-headed alto sax pairs well with Marriott’s shining trumpet, and Matt Jorgenson’s quick, lighter-than-air drumming keeps the music buoyant. A satisfying straightahead set.
No duds here. Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
1. 6:00 – burning standard: speedy yet frictionless trumpet, propulsive organ
2. 6:26 – laid-back and exotic: analytical sax, slow trumpet vs restless organ
3. 7:30 – catchy optimism: organ & trumpet solos play it cool, sax has bounce
4. 4:44 – slow Ellington ballad, lovely flugelhorn makes the melody shine
5. 5:12 – very cool: sneaky bass vamp, nifty horn dialogue sits on top
6. 6:11 – catchy, swaying midtempo: glowing trumpet, hopscotch organ & sax
7. 2:56 – quiet ballad: mysterious organ, slooow trumpet, soft drums
8. 4:57 – Miles Davis tune, free-flowing feel, horn dialogue over rhythmic vamp
[ Fo ] 05/29/11
Recent airplay
Human Spirit
No Cover, No Minimum — May 04, 2012
Side Walk
No Cover, No Minimum — Aug 05, 2011
You Don't Know What Love Is
Rebop — Jul 30, 2011
Yakima
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 15, 2011
Side Walk
No Cover, No Minimum — Jul 01, 2011
Human Spirit
No Cover, No Minimum — Jun 24, 2011
Charting
2011-06-05 — 2011-08-07
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Aug 7 | 1 |
| Jul 31 | 1 |
| Jul 17 | 1 |
| Jul 3 | 1 |
| Jun 26 | 2 |
| Jun 19 | 2 |
| Jun 12 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | You Don't Know What Love Is | ||
| 2. | Hiding In Public | ||
| 3. | Human Spirit | ||
| 4. | Low Key Lightly | ||
| 5. | Side Walk | ||
| 6. | Yakima | ||
| 7. | Lisa | ||
| 8. | The Brown Hornet |