
The Ancient Art of Giving, Small Records 2006 Recorded live at Fat Cat, NYC, 14th and 15th of January 2006 Omer Avital - bass; Mark Turner - tenor saxophone; Avishai Cohen - trumpet; Aaron Goldberg - piano; Ali Jackson - drums. In a live appearance at Fat Cat in New York, Omer Avital's quintet interprets seven of the bassist's compositions with emotions bared and a collective sigh for the program's connection to tradition. Echoes of Israel combine with a hard bop New York feeling to marry modern jazz with the past. Trumpeter Avishai Cohen and tenor saxophonist Mark Turner carry the quintet's front line with suave tones and comfortable harmonies. Pianist Aaron Goldberg sparkles with uplifting cascades, while drummer Ali Jackson colors each selection with gritty textures. Throughout the session, the leader urges his partners forward with a forceful walk and a powerful foundation. Reliable at the bottom of the quintet's structure, he propels with a veteran's touch. The Israeli-born Avital can just as well call New York home. He's been back and forth, teaching, composing, performing, and letting the geographical setting influence his art. His extended bass solo on "Ras Abu-Galum" swings with a timeless, melodic, physically driving swing. It's the longest piece on the album, as well as the session's high point. With this one selection, Avital has tied together a multitude of themes that span the globe and a century of jazz. (Jim Santella/All About Jazz review) If you like this <b>...</b>
Omer Avital
Mark Turner
Avishai Cohen
Aaron Goldberg
Ali Jackson
The Ancient Art
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Wold Fussion
Israelian Jazz
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