Soar, by Donny McCaslin

Soar

by Donny McCaslin

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1.	Tanya 03:15	info	buy track
2.	O Campeao 04:44	info	buy track
3.	Push Up The 08:42	info	buy track
4.	Hero As A Boy 05:50	info	buy track
5.	Be Love 08:20	info	buy track
6.	Grafton 07:15	info	buy track
7.	Soar 09:19	info	buy track
8.	Laid Bare 09:11	info	buy track
9.	Merjorana Tonosieña 02:01	info	buy track
10.	Spirit Procession 05:29	info	buy track

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1 - Tanya
2 - O Campe'8bo
3 - Push Up The
4 - Hero As A Boy
5 - Be Love
6 - Grafton
7 - Soar
8 - Laid Bare
9 - Merjorana Tonosieña
10 - Spirit Procession

CD Quality - 16 bit / 44.1 khz

Produced by saxophonist Dave Binney, Soar showcases McCaslin’s silken sax sound, and his equally adept flute work, are supported by an all-star array of musicians headed by label mates Luciana Souza from Brazil, and guitarist Ben Monder, along with Curacao percussionist Pernell Saturnino, Pat Metheny drummer Antonio Sanchez, pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Scott Colley, trumpeter Shane Endsley and Luis Bonilla. The 9 tracks reflect McCaslin’s musical diversity, and his rare ability to blend seemingly far-flung styles. The opening selection “Tanya’” is a spirited ‘percussion discussion with Saturnino propelling McCaslin to festive Sonny Rollins/”St. Thomas” style heights. “O Campeao,” “Be Love,” and the title track, are syncopated in similar fashion, contrasted by the “In a Silent Way” plectral shadings of “Grafton,” “Laid Bare,” “Push up the Sky,” and the dreamy ballad “Hero as a Boy.” The concluding composition, “Merjorana Tonosiena,” closes the CD with an Afro-Andean dance vibe that is festive and folkloric.

Reviews:

McCaslin digging into the rhythm in a way that would make Sonny Rolling proud.
Hot House, April 2006

Donny McCaslin's athletic tenor and soprano saxophone playing have made him a welcome presence...
Nate Chinen, New York Times, April 2006

Donny McCaslin - 4 stars in DownBeat
Peter Margasak, DownBeat, August 2006

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released April 4, 2006

Donny McCaslin - tenor saxophone, fulte, alto flute, vocals
Luciana Souza - vocals
Ben Monder - guitars
Orrin Evans - piano
Scott Colley - bass
Antonio Sanchez - drums
Pernell Saturino - percussion
Shane Endsley - trumpet
Luis Bonilla - trombone

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