Simon Phillips tin give notice practise it all. Phillips has recorded on ii Buddy Rich Big Band tributes, showcasing his powerfulness to read complex charts together with swing with passion or supporting the likes of “The Who”, Peter Gabriel, Gil Evans together with many others as good numerous to refer here. On “Another Lifetime”, Phillips expands his working unit of measurement with the additions of guitarist Andy Timmons, saxophonist Wendell Brooks, percussionist Peter Michael Escovedo together with keyboardist Jeff Babko. The proceedings larn off to a heated start with the Phillips/Russell composition “Jungleyes”. Here, the blistering mash chords from the twin guitarists render the ammunition for Phillips’ commanding presence even therefore the composition takes on a novel lite when the guitarists emulate a mini-brass department with soaring together with melodic unison lines. Throughout, Phillips together with co. tread waters that jump Prog-Rock, Fusion together with Jazz which makes it fairly evident that Phillips is a well-schooled together with various technician/composer. On Phillips’ “Freudian Slip” saxophonist Wendell Brooks along with the dynamic guitar move of Russell together with Timmons arts and crafts enticing upper register thematic statements as Phillips’ sturdy together with pronounced backbeat guides the melody on a whirlwind course. As inwards the past, Phillips reaps many rewards performing with the bright Anthony Jackson. Jackson is arguably 1 of the world’s finest bassists. Jackson plays even therefore constantly explores his musical instrument piece providing 1 of the virtually distinctive “bottoms” inwards the business. Jackson’s approach is muscular, slick together with extremely “musical” piece rarely, if always conveying an obtrusive presence. Percussionist Escovedo together with keyboard ace Jeff Babko render the gratis accents even therefore also maintain a hearty presence piece rounding out the colossal together with fiery band sound. Phillips’ “Kumi Na Moja” is a straight-ahead burner featuring unopen to appealing together with crafty fourth dimension signatures that should hold the listener on the border of his or her seat. Engaging motifs, dynamic chord progressions, captivating solo work, supplemented past times swift double bass drums together with thunderous tom-tom maneuvers from the master. “Kumi Na Moja” is a tour-de-force. Things allow upward a chip on the Phillips/Russell composition “Mountain High”. This slice serves as a expert vehicle for saxophonist Wendell Brooks. “Mountain High” is an innocent even therefore moody melody which hints at Adult Contemporary or New Age but features unopen to charming together with airy phrasing past times Brooks’ fix clean soprano work. Phillips together with Russell’s “Euphrates” features Phillips’ performing polyrhythmic patterns across his toms piece Anthony Jackson thumps his bass inwards linear fashion as he constructs engaging patterns together with hard octaves which at times mimic the semblance of ii bassist’s. The closer, Phillips together with Russell’s “Another Lifetime” is a highly charged Jazz induced scorcher where everyone gets a run a endangerment to extend their wares. This rail could also serve as an appropriate finale for the “live” show.
“Another Lifetime” may inwards fact last Simon Phillips’ finest solo liberate to date. Other than the extraordinary soloing together with interplay amidst the band, Phillips together with Ray Russell larn high marks for rigid compositional evolution which should run across or hap the expectations of virtually Simon Phillips fans. “Another Lifetime” makes for compelling listening together with should satisfy the appetites of those who possess got been anticipating this release. Highly Recommended!
If y'all took musicians who possess got worked on projects with artists as various as Olivia Newton-John, Vanilla Ice, Tim McGraw, Julio Iglesias, Tina Turner, the London Symphony Orchestra, Ashford & Simpson, the Bee Gees, George Benson, Jimmy Buffett, Chick Corea, the Doobie Brothers, the Four Tops, Stephane Grappelli, Lena Horne, Joe Jackson, Madonna, the O'Jays, John Sebastian, Doc Severinsen, Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, Dionne Warwick, Sadao Watanabe, Jon Anderson, Big Country, Roger Daltrey, Mick Jagger, Judas Priest, Mike Oldfield, Trevor Rabin, Joe Satriani, together with Whitesnake together with set them together on a project, several questions mightiness come upward to mind. Among those questions mightiness be: Just how big of an soil forces is this? Another would for sure be: What variety of music would these people make? Well, the respond to the start inquiry is, only 7 people (Simon Phillips, Andy Timmons, Wendell Brooks, Jeff Babko, Ray Russell, Anthony Jackson, together with Pete Escovedo). The respond to the minute inquiry is non as uncomplicated to answer, but far to a greater extent than interesting. Overall the CD is a real enjoyable diversity of jazz, but for sure progressive stone leanings together with other sounds practise emerge. Expect to hear funk amongst elements of both Pat Metheny together with Al Dimeola. Don't last surprised if y'all selection upward on hints of vintage Genesis. As 1 mightiness facial expression with musicians boasting the higher upward credentials, the album is exceptionally strong, both inwards damage of writing together with performance. Also coming as no surprise, the drumming is top-notch together with makes upward a lot of the involvement of the CD. However, the residue of the band definitely hold upward their ends as well, serving upward their unique blend of fusion. This is 1 that should serve to entertain both jazz aficionados together with fans of progressive stone as well. They only don't brand them a lot improve than this.
Simon Phillips has for years occupied a respected berth as 1 of the worlds best, virtually dynamic together with inwards need session drummers. My understanding
is that this is the start album he's done of original textile fronting his ain band.
In a nutshell this is high octane, high energy, beautifully performed jazz fusion of the highest order. Every cutting is a jewel together with for fans of v star, boot out the jams instrumental music you're going to beloved this one.
Track Listing:
1. Jungleyes 8:07
2. P O V 5:55
3. Freudian Slip 6:45
4. Eyes Blue For You 5:40
5. Kumi Na Moja 8:13
6. Mountain High 5:40
7. due east southward P 6:10
8. Euphrates 6:36
9. Another Lifetime 6:34
Total fourth dimension - 59:40
Personnel:
Simon Phillips - Drums
Anthony Jackson - Bass
Andy Timmons - Guitar
Jeff Babko - Keyboards
Peter Michael Escovedo - Percussion
Ray Russell - Guitar
Wendell Brooks - Saxophone
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