Ran Blake - Northern Noir '2020

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As people started talking about pianist/composer Ran Blake in the 60s - as one
of the striking, inventive modern players of his generation, with his unorthodox
sounding musical style, a legend was born. His unique style is stemming from the
special genre of 60s movies categorized as Film Noir.
Blake thrived as a unique artist and at the same time as a devoted educator at
the prestigious New England Conservatory of Boston where the young Canadian
saxophonist/composer Andrew Rathbun was tutored and nurtured by this guru.

The idea of this album was conceived eight years ago and came into fruition here
presenting 18 gems created by the two genius minds.

In a career that now spans five decades, pianist Ran Blake has created a unique
niche in improvised music as an artist and educator. - All About Jazz

Since his debut as a leader in 1999, Andrew Rathbun has developed into one of
the compelling saxophonists and composers of his generation...He covers a lot of
ground stylistically while his originals succeed on many levels, especially
conveying emotion or projecting stimulating imagery. - Ken Dryden, The New York
City Jazz Record on Numbers and Letters (SCCD 31781)

Personnel: Ran Blake (piano), Andrew Rathbun (tenor saxophone)

Tracklist: 
01. Ran Blake - Strange Fruit (Take 2) (2:31)
02. Ran Blake - Dr. Mabuse The Gambler (2:15)
03. Ran Blake - The Spiral Staircase (2:33)
04. Ran Blake - Midnight Sun (4:12)
05. Ran Blake - The Wild One (2:32)
06. Ran Blake - For George (1:31)
07. Ran Blake - Pannonica (5:42)
08. Ran Blake - Judy (4:45)
09. Ran Blake - Of The Little North Wind (4:01)
10. Ran Blake - For Wayne (1:26)
11. Ran Blake - I Should Care (5:21)
12. Ran Blake - Laura (1:57)
13. Ran Blake - Theres Been A Change (2:41)
14. Ran Blake - For Kenny (1:49)
15. Ran Blake - Vertigo (3:45)
16. Ran Blake - Streetcar Named Desire (2:33)
17. Ran Blake - Throw It Away (3:03)
18. Ran Blake - Strange Fruit (Take 1) (2:47)

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