Steve Swallow

Into the Woodwork (XtraWATT/13)

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Into the Woodwork

Steve Swallow

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602527983806

ECM 137436

XtraWATT/13

JAZZ

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Into the Woodwork

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CD 16,98 €

Praising a previous incarnation of Steve Swallow’s quintet, The Times of London described the band “as near a perfect display of small-group jazz – robust yet exquisitely poised.” The description holds true for the latest edition of the bassist’s quintet and its album Into the Woodwork. Swallow leads the group - including his longtime partner in music and life, Carla Bley, on organ - in multi-hued performances of a dozen original compositions from his pen. The album accommodates atmospheric grace and loping grooves, wry humor and understated virtuosity. Hushed opener “Sad Old Candle” reveals the subtle beauties of this band, with Swallow and Bley joined in ensemble intimacy by saxophonist Chris Cheek, guitarist Steve Cardenas and drummer Jorge Rossy. “From Whom It May Concern” sees Cheek sing a sad-eyed melody on his saxophone, with a limpid solo from Cardenas to follow. It’s Rossy to the fore in “Back in Action,” with his funky solos defining the track. “Exit Stage Left” begins with the ever-distinctive fluidity of Swallow’s electric bass – a sound that has propelled him to the top of critics and readers polls year after year. Into the Woodwork is jazz of character, with ingrained melody and warmth.

PERSONNEL:

STEV SWALLOW
, bass
CARLA BLEY, organ
CHRIS CHEEK, tenor sax
STEVE CARDENAS, guitar
JORGE RUSSY, drums

TRACKS::
01 Sad Old Candle
02 Into The Woodwork
03 From Whom It May Concern 4 Back In Action
05 Grisly Business
06 Unnatural Causes
07 The Butler Did It
08 Suitable For Framing
09 Small Comfort
10 Still There
11 Never Know
12 Exit Stage Left