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Monk Abstractions by Sam Newsome
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15 tracks | 50 minutes
Released Jul 2007
on Sam Newsome
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Former tenor saxophonist in the bands of Terence Blanchard and Donald Byrd, Sam Newsome has released a collection of solo saxophone works exploring the music of Thelonious Monk--redefining the role of the jazz saxophone.
Bio / Background
Saxophonist Sam Newsome, best known for his work with his cross-cultural ensemble Global Unity, has now embarked upon a new direction in his career with the release of his debut solo saxophone recording Monk Abstractions. Several years in the making, this CD is the culmination of Mr. Newsome’s work highlighting multi-phonics (playing two or more notes simultaneously) and various extended saxophone techniques that far exceed the expectations of the instrument.
This CD is a cohesive selection of original pieces showcasing Mr. Newsome’s unique style and innovations on the instrument, intertwined with classic works of Thelonious Monk--also paying homage to the late soprano saxophone master Steve Lacy, who helped pioneer the solo saxophone format.
Mr. Newsome, who has been honing the solo saxophone format several years, was inspired by the Steve Lacy recording Snips, which was Lacy’s first U.S. solo soprano saxophone recording.
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Review of "Monk Abstractions" by Xavier P. for RadioIndy.com!RadioIndy wrote on August 09, 2007
“Monk Abstractions” invites listeners into the interesting musical world of saxophonist Sam Newsome. Recreating some of the classic works of Thelonious Monk and creating a few his own, Sam pioneers into new musical territory by refining the traditional role of the sax. Free-flowing sax compositions give listeners a refreshing sense of musical liberation. Moreover, Sam experiments with new techniques and saxophone formats. Minimal production allows listeners’ focus to be solely on the sax and its fluid arrangements. If you enjoy the sounds of the soprano sax pushed to new limits, this is the CD for you!