{"product_id":"2453346","title":"Jd Allen - The Dark The Light The Grey [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough the term 'visionary' is rather overused, it certainly applies to tenor saxophonist and composer JD Allen. A musical sponge of sorts, Allen is a remarkable amalgam of a wide variety of musical styles and influences, blurring the boundaries of contemporary jazz by creating a dynamic fusion of tradition and modernity. There is a decidedly 'third stream' quality to Allen's compositions, combining as they do advanced classical compositional techniques, the incorporation of electronic sounds and the distillation of historic jazz genres such as call and response, field hollers and, of course, the blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis type of music relies on the total dedication of all the performers and Allen's latest recording features three of his regular colleagues, the acoustic and electric basses of Gregg August and Ian Kenselaar and the remarkably expressive drummer, Nic Cacioppo. These men have worked with Allen on his previous Savant recordings, perhaps most notably on the unofficial trilogy of 'Americana', 'Americana Vol. 2' and 'Barracoon', and can be considered kindred spirits with their leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they delve into themes of culture and history, offering moving narratives through their sophisticated approach and profound improvisational skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJD Allen: tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eGregg August: bass, electric bass (tr. 8)\u003cbr\u003eIan Kenselaar: bass, electric bass (tr. 5-7)\u003cbr\u003eNic Cacioppo: drums\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime (Dilation)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnow Thorn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting (Room B)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnow Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting (Room A)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVuja De\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappiness (Held is a Seed)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetite Suite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCode (Switch)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeja vu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappiness (Shared is a Flower)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf They Holler Let Them Go\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419500269953,"sku":"2453346","price":15.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0633842221724.jpg?v=1750562230","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2453346","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}