Review: Kenny Garret - Beyond The Wall (or) just take care of the rock
Posted on 17 March 2007 | No Comments
Filed Under: Album Reviews, Jazz
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Inspired by a three week trip he took to China in 2005, Kenny Garret’s latest album Beyond The Wall is an interesting and innovative mash-up of Western jazz and traditional Chinese influences in an almost Coltrane-esqe way. The music is fresh and (while relatively hushed and somewhat meditative overall) there are moments of sonic fury throughout. As a lot of jazz and Eastern music is, this is music with many spiritual overtones.
On Beyond The Wall Garret’s alto saxophone is joined by the legendary tenor sax Pharoah Sanders and vibes of Bobby Hutcherson. It’s and all-star cast that plays brilliantly on this record. Sometimes restrained and sometimes frenetic, it is hypnotic and stunning music from one of today’s best jazz men. Beyond The Wall is out now on the ever expanding roster of Nonesuch Records.
MP3 | Kenny Garrett – Beyond The Wall Beyond The Wall
MP3 | Kenny Garrett – May Peace Be Upon Them Beyond The Wall
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