jkelman
12-05-2012, 09:17 AM
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My review of Marcus Miiller's Renaissance, today at All About Jazz.
Miller has, since his early '90s PRA recordings, Tales and The Sun Don't Lie, put out a string of albums that, while great, booty shaking of monster chops from one of the funkiest cats on the planet, they've also become a little samey - way too much emphasis on bass (and bass solos...what's that old joke about a safari in deepest africa, where the folks here drums at night, the guide keeps saying "drums bad.." only to finally ask why to be told "first comes drums...then....bass solo" :)). Renassiance is a refreshing change as it has all the things that Miller fans want to hear - there's still plenty of bass - but it's better balanced, both compositionally and instrumentally.
So for those who love Miller's playing but have given up on his own records, this may be the time to reassess.
Review here. (http://j.mp/Su8bQX)
My review of Marcus Miiller's Renaissance, today at All About Jazz.
Miller has, since his early '90s PRA recordings, Tales and The Sun Don't Lie, put out a string of albums that, while great, booty shaking of monster chops from one of the funkiest cats on the planet, they've also become a little samey - way too much emphasis on bass (and bass solos...what's that old joke about a safari in deepest africa, where the folks here drums at night, the guide keeps saying "drums bad.." only to finally ask why to be told "first comes drums...then....bass solo" :)). Renassiance is a refreshing change as it has all the things that Miller fans want to hear - there's still plenty of bass - but it's better balanced, both compositionally and instrumentally.
So for those who love Miller's playing but have given up on his own records, this may be the time to reassess.
Review here. (http://j.mp/Su8bQX)