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Flicker by Chad Makela Quartet
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Editorial review
Although the instrumentation of baritonist Chad Makela's pianoless quartet may lead one to think of Gerry Mulligan, the music performed by these modern musicians is closer to that of Ornette Coleman. The "free bop" music sometimes uses chord changes, but the improvisations are never tied strictly to bebop or a predictable running of changes. The interplay between the four players is consistently impressive. Makela shows that he is one of the underrated greats of his instrument, trumpeter Brad Turner reminds one that he should never be overlooked, and bassist Paul Rushka and drummer Jesse Cahill constantly inspire the lead voices. Performing four Makela songs, one original by Turner, Joe Lovano's "Uprising," and the standard "My Ideal," the Chad Makela Quartet plays state-of-the-art modern jazz with fire, creativity, and spirit. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, baritone saxophonist Chad Makela attended the University of North Texas on a scholarship, obtained a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies and played with the renowned One O’Clock Lab Band for three years, working with Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Slide Hampton and Peter Erskine. After leaving the Dallas-Fort Worth area he lived in Washington, DC, arranging, writing and playing with R&B artists Percy Sledge, Jerry Butler and Lloyd Price. He also began playing bari and clarinet for the Doc Severinsen Orchestra; Makela still tours with them several times a year.
Reading this capsule résumé doesn’t prepare one fully for the pliant creativity of the original compositions and edgy improvisations on Flicker. The quartet with trumpeter Brad Turner, bassist Paul Rushka and drummer Jesse Cahill was recorded live at the Cellar Restaurant/Jazz Club in Vancouver on May 8, 2004.
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