★★★★★
Oran Etkin, a native Israeli clarinetist-saxophonist and ardent proponent of melded cultures, sows gratitude for his world travels throughout Gathering Light. Indeed, his song called "Gratitude" initiated these sessions, prompting a display of effusive teamwork from the all-star ensemble, including trombonist Curtis Fowlkes as his frontline partner, bassist Ben Allison and drummer Nasheet Waits in the rhythm section, and guitarist Lionel Loueke as the bridge for the clambering,...
- jazztimes.com
2014-06-28
★★★★★
Track Listing: Gambang Suling; Taxi Dance; Shirim Ad Kan; Gratitude; Takeda (Homesick Blues); All I Really Want To Do Is Dance; Scattering Light; Tony's Dance; Der Gasn Nign (Street Song); Distant Sounds Of Change; Guangzhou Taxi; When It's Sleepy Time Down South. Personnel: Oran Etkin: bass clarinet, clarinet, tenor saxophone; Ben Allison: bass; Curtis Fowlkes: trombone; Lionel Loueke: guitar, vocals; Nasheet Waits: drums. Record Label: Motema Music Style: Modern Jazz
- www.allaboutjazz.com
2014-04-11
★★★★★
Track Listing: Yekeke; Nina; Kelenia; Not A Waltz; Nama; Lacy; Brink; New Dwelling; It Don't Mean A Thing; Damonzon; Kelenia Remembered...
- www.allaboutjazz.com
2010-08-20
★★★★★
Track Listing: Yekeke; Nina; Kelenia; Not A Waltz; Nama; Lacy; Brink; New Dwelling; It Don't Mean A Thing; Damonzon; Kelenia Remembered...
- www.allaboutjazz.com
2010-03-18