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MP3 The E.R.A. - Introducing...The E.R.A.
10 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Avant-Garde Jazz, AVANT GARDE: Modern Composition
Details:
Jonathan Moritz - Soprano & Tenor Saxophone
Marcus Cummins - Soprano & Alto Saxophone
Ryan Snow - Trombone
Chris Welcome - Guitar & Cello
Shayna Dulberger - Bass
John McLellan - Drums
Juan Pablo Carletti - Drums
The E.R.A, a New York based septet, released their debut CD of original music on the independent avant-jazz label Empty Room Music. The first song on the album, “Into Pieces” begins with a fractured melody played by the horns and pizzicato cello and then leads into an energetic soprano sax solo. After more written material and a group improvisation the song begins to diminish, ending with plaintive tones from the cello and bass. Throughout the rest of the album, the E.R.A. continues to explore concepts such as: tempo vs. tempo, small ensemble vs. large ensemble, improvisation vs. composition, and abstract vs. literal interpretations.
Downtown Music Gallery Review:
Featuring Jonathan Moritz & Marcus Cummins on saxes, Ryan Snow on trombone, Chris Welcome on guitar & cello, Shayna Dulberger on acoustic bass and Juan Pablo Carletti & John McLellan on drums. I only recognize a couple of the names here like the young bassist Shayna Dulberger from her work with Ras Moshe and William Parker and John McLellan fom his work with Joe McPhee. I do recognize a few of the faces from being at the store as well. Considering that this ensemble consists of seven members with two saxes, two drums and trombone, guitar and bass, they do sound quite focused without everyone playing at the same time. Actually four of the members have contributed songs, so that this is not just a free-form fight. The first piece "Into Pieces" sounds as if it was conducted and is chamber-like. The layers of parts consist of different subgroups coming together with different harmonies glowing simultaneously. Each piece employs a different strategy of structure, although the pieces often unfold organically. "Septagon" sounds as if it is flows in slow motion. The under-recognized but great new bassist, Shayna Dulberger, sounds especially strong throughout this disc. Her piece, "Year of the Pig" swings, swirls and goes in and outside all in the space of six minutes. The thing I dig most about this disc is that everyone who contributed a piece, did something quite different. "Salome" features dreamy sax harmonies, elegant guitar and nice brushwork. A good deal of thought and preparation went into organizing this disc, hence there are a number of quiet and odd surprises in store. The E.R.A. is a most talented collective of individuals that shouldn''t be ignored, since their time has certainly come. - BLG
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