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Jed Levy – Evans Explorations

By derek ⋅ October 21, 2008 ⋅ ⋅ commentellen

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Half a century of hindsight has applied an erosive effect to the pianoless trio’s proving-ground luster. Rollins hit an immediate home run with his epochal Vanguard stand, but these days professional saxophonists take to the instrumentation like ducks to water. As such, Jed Levy’s ability to improvise inventively in the absence of conventional chordal accompaniment isn’t likely to raise any eyebrows or coax any wide smiles, at least initially. Where the format still carries cachet is in how a leader chooses to personalize the relative freedom.

Levy has a long history collaborating with keyboardists on record, dating back to formative sideman work as a member of Jaki Byard’s Apollo Stompers. He puts spin on the session by centering attention on tunes that fall within the orbit of Bill Evans, while simultaneously dropping the pianist/composer’s instrument from the equation. Drummer Eliot Zigmund has a direct connection to the Evans ensemble lineage having served a four year stint in the late-70s. Bassist Francois Moutin fingers his lightly amplified strings in an adroit active style reminiscent of another Evans alum, Eddie Gomez. Solo space for both men proves plentiful as the set runs the songbook spectrum from well known line drives like the opening “Blue in Green” to left field pop flies like “Re: Person I Knew”.

Levy’s smooth phrasing often mirrors Evans’ genteel keyboard touch and there’s a Getzian glide to his constructions on the two samba numbers. Another pair of pieces serves as features for his feather-toned flute. Zigmund and Moutin keep the interplay vibrant and proactive without resorting to obvious aggression. As with celebrated label mates Rich Perry and Ari Ambrose, Levy’s technical skills are hardly assailable. About the only areas of minor complaint are the occasions where wishful thinking for more grit and spark in the leader’s spooling lines arise. Sometimes there’s just a bit too much spit shine on the improvisations. Then again, that choice of controlled delivery and demeanor once again jibes with the storied mien of the dedicatee.

~ Derek Taylor

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