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Crossed Paths by Fred Hess
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fave it Traditional Jazz Combo | Post-Bop
9 tracks | 55 minutes
Released Oct 2006
on Tapestry
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My music is described as Acoustic Post-Bop, but is "informed" by all the jazz styles that preceded it.
Editorial review
Due to the similar instrumentation and the free jazz originals by Fred Hess, the quartet on Crossed Paths is a bit reminiscent of Ornette Coleman's early groups. As with Ornette, the mood of the songs serves as the basis for the improvising rather than any set chord patterns. What is different is that Fred Hess is an expressive tenor-saxophonist with his own style (rather than copying Coleman or Dewey Redman) and trumpeter Ron Miles is also quite individual, having more technique than Don Cherry. With bassist Ken Filiano and drummer Matt Wilson contributing stimulating support and interaction, Hess and Miles are both heard in top form, whether blending in ensembles or making individual statements in this explorative but very coherent outing. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Crossed Paths (Tapestry) by the Fred Hess Quartet is easy to admire, thanks to Hess' painstakingly conceived and formally ambitious compositions, his inspired solos, and others by trumpeter Ron Miles and bassist Ken Filiano. Hess is an inventive melodist, both as an improviser and as a composer.
Chris Kelsey-JazzTimes
There are some very unique sonic experiences here, & any dedicated fan of the genre will find themselves listening over & over. One of the best quartets I've listened to in 2005, they get a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from me!
Rotcod Zzaj-Mixposure
Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, Hess grew up in New Jersey, attending Trenton State College, before moving to Colorado in 1981. He graduated with a doctorate in music composition from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1991. His early experiences include studies with saxophonist Phil Woods, a stint with bandleader Fred Waring, and composing music for the world premiere of a Sam Shepard play.
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