Nicole Mitchell's Ice Crystals - Aquarius (2013)

Delmark: DE 5004
http://www.delmark.com/delmark.5004.htm
http://www.nicolemitchell.com/ice-crystal-aquarius



* Nicole Mitchell: flute
* Jason Adasiewicz: vibraphone
* Joshua Abrams: bass
* Frank Rosaly: drums
* Calvin Gantt: spoken word

http://www.nicolemitchell.com/
http://www.jasonadasiewicz.com/
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/josh-abrams-mn0000226798
http://www.frankrosaly.com/
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/calvin-gantt-mn0003072062

Recorded at Riverside Studio, Chicago on
November 7th and 8th, 2012 by Steve Wagner.


Reviews

By Tim Niland
http://www.jazzandblues.blog...s-ice-crystals-aquarius.html

Flute player and composer Nicole Mitchell was a stalwart on the Chicago jazz
scene for many years. Though she has moved form the city, she retains strong
ties to its fertile improvised music scene and on this album, she performs with
Joshua Abrams on bass, Frank Rosaly on drums and Jason Adasiewicz on
vibraphone. They play a sparkling blend of modern jazz, with flute and vibes
making for a particularly interesting combination. Both instruments are capable
if light sounds and texture, but they do not clash, but complement each other
well. "Aqua Blue" is a fine example of this with Mitchell and Adasiewicz
pushing each other to achieve a sound akin to the one Eric Dolphy and Bobby
Hutcherson achieved on the classic Out to Lunch LP. "Today Today" begins with
shimmering vibes and supporting bass, evolving into a lengthy tune giving solo
space to Adasiewicz who is becoming one of the most sought after mallet players
on the contemporay jazz scene. Named after Mitchell's astrological sign
"Aquarius" features solemn bowed bass before slowly gaining momentum and
culminating in a vibrant collective improvisation. The album concludes with a
reverent piece dedicated to one of the leaders of the Chicago scene, the
recently departed Fred Anderson. The musicians pay their respect with sound and
spoken word recitation.

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By Tom Burris
http://www.freejazzblog.org/2013/08/nicole-mitchell.html

By Derek Taylor
http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/7619

By Troy Collins
http://www.pointofdeparture.org/Pod43/PoD43MoreMoments4.html

Par Franpi (fr)
http://www.franpisunship.com...ves/2013/10/08/28132447.html

Por Cayetano López (es)
http://www.oscuraeralanoche....s-ice-crystals-aquarius.html