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The Alex Levin Trio
A REASON FOR BEING ALONE
CD Review by Pat Benny
Since Man first learned how to create a
rhythm by pounding on a log, clicking two rocks together, or
simply clapping his hands, he has continued to search for new
ways to express his thoughts and feelings through the magic of
music. Nothing works better than the jazz trio to accomplish
this edification.
The Alex Levin Trio is a tribute to it
predecessors, and a model of contemporary Jazz. Alex Levin's
graceful piano, journeyman Diallo House on the upright bass, mix
with the stellar rhythm of Taylor Davis on the drums to produce
the sort of jazz that would cause Monk, Carter and Blakey to
stop and take notice. Five tracks of this trio and the traffic
gridlock you are stuck in will cease to be an irritation; your
car will become a haven of smooth jazz.
The guest artists on this recording take
full advantage of the foundation of Levin's trio. Chad Coe and
Stacy Dillard steal the show on the first track, blending,
intertwining, and combining their tenor sax into a cohesive
mixture of pure melodic precision.
William Martina's cello, on "Your Call"
produces a melancholic beauty behind Levin's piano and rhythm
section that is simply gorgeous. Martina joins with Chad Coe on
guitar to round out "Emma's Ennui" into soft bliss for the
listener.
So, next time you are stuck in traffic,
sick of your job or just need "A Reason for Being Alone," you'll
appreciate having this disc for your very own, personal
enjoyment.
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