According to the highly regarded baritone saxophonist B.J. Jansen, `The plight of the Ronin draws many similarities to what I have observed with those of us who adopt the way, or follow a life of the study of the art and craft of instrumental improvised music. Live performance and revenue streams have become increasingly scarce as society and technology have changed. However, like the Ronin, we artists persist as warriors and keepers of the flame, devoting our lives to the propagation of the Music. We have become drifters, outsiders, masterless and seeking the truth of who we are as artists and people. RONIN was conceived with the inspiration and perspective of the ancient masterless samurai. I have reflected on my own trials, tribulations and triumphs along the path I have chosen. From reflections and life events I was inspired to write this collection of original compositions. I sincerely hope that you will join me on my journey along the path. The moods of these disparate works takes the listener all of the places we either treasure, remember, or long for. The balance among the group is extraordinarily fine. The ensemble is B.J. Jansen - Baritone Sax, Mamiko Watanabe - Piano, Mike Boone - Bass, and Chris Beck and Dorota Piotrowska - Drums. The tracks, all original works, are as follows: Ronin Rose for Noriko Best Fiend The Cost Blues for C.P. Manhattan Tranein Brother Sid Diamonds for Lil The Code Mesmerizing, scintillating, and just super jazz all around. Grady Harp, January 14
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:54:54 +0000
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