Release Date: 02 March 2015
Label: Enja
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 063757962120
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
New York guitarist Rez Abbasi and his quartet (RAAQ) showcase captivating acoustic renditions of electrically charged jazz-rock classics from Weather Report, Return To Forever, Herbie Hancock, Mahavishnu and more!
A fluent guitarist whether playing electric or acoustic, Rez Abbasi delivers a pioneering album that challenges jazz convention with, 'Intents and Purposes', his fourth album to date. Performed with his celebrated group, RAAQ, the album re-imagines such '70s jazz-rock classics as Weather Report's 'Black Market', Tony Williams' 'There Comes A Time', Herbie Hancock's 'Butterfly' and Pat Martino's 'Joyous Lake'.
Far from a slavish sycophancy to a style of jazz that is now over 40 years old (and ripe for reappraisal), Abbasi, who had no interest in "fusion" as a young guitarist growing up in southern California, extracts the essential elements of these equally venerated and maligned jazz-rock gems, and transforms them into lithe acoustic vehicles for melodic exploration and improvisation.
"An amazing guitarist...unique and beautiful music - and best of all - very original...I'm really impressed." - Pat Metheny
"Great music - the writing and playing...and most of all, the concept." - David Liebman
Personnel: Rez Abbasi (guitars), Bill Ware (vibraphone), Stephan Crump (bass), Eric McPherson (drums)
Tracklisting
Aki Takase & Daniel Erdmann
Rebecca Trescher
Johannes Enders, Renato Chicco & Jorge Rossy
Anke Helfrich
Lisa Wahlandt
Roy Nathanson
MoonMot
Makiko Hirabayashi Trio
Patchwork Jazz Orchestra
Elaine Delmar
Ross McHenry
Open Thread (Peggy Lee, Julien Wilson, Theo Carbo, Dylan van der Schyff)
Antonio Farao
Mark Guiliana
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Conrad Herwig
