Sam Rivers - A New Conception '1966/2014

Tracks list

The title of A New Conception refers to Sam Rivers ingenious interpretations of
standards on this record. Rivers treats the songs – such familiar items
as When I Fall in Love, Ill Never Smile Again, Thats All, What a Difference a
Day Makes, and Secret Love – with respect, but he doesnt treat them as
museum pieces. He knows that if the songs are to remain fresh, they need to be
heard in different ways, and he skillfully opens up each composition to
contemporary avant-garde techniques.

Rivers and his supporting trio of pianist Hal Galper, bassist Herbert Lewis, and
drummer Steve Ellington gradually ease each number into more adventurous
territory, slowly shifting into exploratory instrumental sections, slyly varying
the melodic themes, or adding shaded dissonant textures. Its challenging music
that remains accessible, since it reconfigures familiar items in new, intriguing
ways. The sheer skill in Rivers arrangements once again confirms his large,
unfortunately underappreciated, talent.


Tracks:

01 - When I Fall In Love
02 - Ill Never Smile Again
03 - Detour Ahead
04 - Thats All
05 - What A Difference A Day Makes
06 - Temptation
07 - Secret Love

Personnel:

Sam Rivers – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Hal Galper – piano
Herbie Lewis – bass
Steve Ellington – drums

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