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Day Of Grace by Darrell Grant
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Album Title: Truth and Reconciliation
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2007
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About the Album
Critically acclaimed pianist/composer Darrell Grant (Betty Carter, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, Greg Osby) describes his 6th CD as a leader as his dream project. The 2-disc set joins Grant with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade, and features guest appearances by Grammy-winning guitarist Bill Frisell, vibraphonist Joe Locke, saxophonist Steve Wilson, and guitarist Adam Rogers. Grounded in jazz, Truth and Reconciliation brings together influences ranging from classical to folk and soul. In addition to showcasing the masterful piano artistry that took Grants 5 previous albums to the top of the radio charts, and earned his debut Black Art a selection as one of the Top 10 CDs of 1994 by the New York Times, Truth and Reconciliation highlights his unique voice as a composer on the albums 9 originals; and features deeply personal re-workings of jazz tunes - Dizzy Gillespies Algo Bueno, Betty Carters Tight, the Jerome Kern classic The Way You Look Tonight, pop anthems - Sheryl Crows I Shall Believe, and Stings King of Pain, as well as showcasing Grants vocals, which are reminiscent of Keb Mo and Milton Nascimento. Into this mix Grant masterfully weaves archival spoken word excerpts from historical figures like Gandhi, JFK, FDR, Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired by Grants own reflections on artistic truth, and profoundly influenced by his study of the struggle for justice and healing in South Africa, Truth and Reconciliation seamlessly dances between piano trio, quartet, quintet, and vocal settings, paying homage to mentors, honoringtruth tellers, and celebrating beauty. It is a definitive statement by a definitive artist.
Tracks
CD1: Reconciliation; Ubuntu; The Way You Look Tonight; Tight; Introduction; Fils du Soliel (for Tony Williams; Day of Grace; Resolution of Love; King of Pain. CD2: King of Pain (reprise); Cross of Gold; When I See the Water; Blues for the Masters; I Shall Believe; The Geography of Hope; Algo Bueno.
Personnel
Darrell Grant
pianoAdditional Personnel
Darrell Grant: piano, Fender rhodes; John Patitucci: bass; Brian Blade: drums; Bill Frisell: guitar (CD1#1); Steve Wilson: saxophones (CD1#2, CD1#6, CD2#4); Joe Locke: vibes (CD1#3); Adam Rogers: guitar (CD1#8; CD2#3).
Reviews
- Truth and Reconciliation by Dan McClenaghan
Date featured
April 16, 2007
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