2005-02-06
Sixty-seven year-old Alice Coltrane (widow of the legendary John) is joined by sons Ravi and Oran and other great names in jazz – Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette and Jeff “Tain” Waits – in this set, Alice’s first major recording in over 20 years.She’s chosen three
main themes to express her art – Indian/Hindu structures (#1, #4, #11);
traditional spiritual/gospel foundations (#2, #5, #6); and homages to
her departed husband (#7, #8, #9). The results are inspiring, sometimes
challenging, but mostly rewarding. I’m drawn more to her piano work
than the Wurlitzer or synthesizer numbers, but her talent shines in them
all. (And thanks to a great supporting cast, too: Check out DeJohnette’s
drum solo in “Leo.”)
Just as we’ve missed her husband, we’ve missed Alice, too. It is good – and important – to have her back.
PONCHO SANCHEZ
PSYCHEDELIC BLUES
FRANK ROSALY
Cicada Music
WILL BERNARD
Party Hats
The Hot Club of San Francisco
John Paul George & Django
STEVE SWALLOW with ROBERT CREELY
So There
The Lynne Arriale Trio
Come Together
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