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"Aspirations" is a remarkable work, a showcase not only for Theon Cross' impressive talents, but also those of Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd who also appear on the album, an excellent release that stands as a testimony to the incredibly vibrant Nu Jazz community that exists in London right now. rikm
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Although I'm not so much a fan of improvised music, it's exactly the improvisations that are fascinating me here. Which doesn't mean, of course, that the composed parts fall short of a comparable excellence. The overall impression is just perfect, and I like the unusual experience that Gentiane Michaud-Gagnon keeps on playing chords and melody lines I wouldn't have expected. In my opinion, jazz is at its best when it's unpredictable. Oh, and this is yet another gem from "amigale's" collection. Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)
Strong debut album as a leader/composer/saxophonist. Smith leads 21 musicians through jazz styles from edgy to calming. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 18, 2015