Zoe Rahman - Zoe Rahman - Colour Of Sound [cd] [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.The universe of sound inhabited by pianist Zoe Rahman contains worlds of influence and tradition that enable her to pour out melodies and arrangements that are enchanted with spirit, poise, and energy. rr

Her vast range of musical reference radiates a special love and appreciation for the iconic McCoy Tyner, as well as friend and mentor Joanne Brackeen, filtering these influences into a deeply personal sound that conjures the folkloric yearning reminiscent of Bheki Mseleku.

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Zoe's mastery of form creates visionary textures, as on the album opener, 'Dance of Time', where she utilises Rowland Sutherland on flute and sets the band off into sparks of fire. The magical timbre of her brother Idris Rahman's clarinet melds beautifully with the piano on 'Little Ones', the melody rising gorgeously, journeying in and out of different sensations and feelings. Zoe's music has an energy that makes you want to dance, like on 'Sweet Jasmine', with its joyful and gloriously irresistible South African funk rhythm and vibration. 'Roots' pushes the envelope of the trio format, whilst 'Peace Garden' gently charms and beguiles. 'Unity' showcases Zoe's compositional brilliance and intricacy, and the skill of her orchestration leaves you with the feeling that you've been listening to a much bigger band than just eight musicians.

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Sensations and vibrations are a major element of Zoe Rahman's music. She reaches deep into the soul of the listener, conjuring sounds from a broad musical palette, drawing you into her mysterious and transparent, earthy and heavenly, contemporary and ancient worlds. Listen and enjoy.

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Zoe Rahman: pianorAlec Dankworth: double bassrGene Calderazzo: drumsrIdris Rahman: tenor and alto saxophone, clarinetrRowland Sutherland: flute and alto fluterAlex Ridout: trumpet and flugelhornrByron Wallen: trumpetrRosie Turton: trombonerr

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'Perhaps influenced by Cedar Walton's style, Rahman's playing carries considerable gravitas. Her collaborators bring all their skill and passion to the project, making this an exquisitely crafted album that repays repeated listening. With bold arrangements, dynamic compositions and passionate playing, this album is an easy one to recommend.' - ****1/2 All About Jazzrr

'Zoe Rahman fronts an eight-piece band on an arresting set of her own compositions that again defies easy categorisation...Whether on the driving Unity or the meditative Peace Garden, Rahman's playing is always intricate and surprising. An outstanding, bravura set.' - **** The Observerrr

'Some two decades after her auspicious debut The Cynic, Zoe Rahman emphatically fulfils the considerable potential that was all too clear at that first stage of her development. True to form, the writing on this new offering is on a high level...Rahman's improvising is well measured, with a variety of phrasing and degrees of attack that enhance her lyricism. The result is music that is satisfying for its emotional charge and range of colour.' - **** Jazzwiserr

'Zoe Rahman has deservedly garnered nominations and awards through her now decades long career. Colour of Sound shows us again why that is. It's a big, rich and nuanced musical statement that will stand out amongst the year's releases.' - LondonJazzNews

Dance of Time

For Love

Little Ones

Sweet Jasmine

Go With The Flow

Roots

Unity

Peace Garden

Dance of Time

For Love

Little Ones

Sweet Jasmine

Go With The Flow

Roots

Unity

Peace Garden

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