Saturday, September 2, 2017

Unhinged Sextet - Don't Blink (ORIGIN RECORDS 2017)



Comprised of six performers and composers, all with stellar resumes but based in far-reaching corners of the country, the members of the Unhinged Sextet were originally drawn together through long-standing mutual associations. After gathering in Arizona for their debut, 2015's "Clarity," they were compelled to further explore the writing, emotions, and aesthetic the grouping inspired. The resulting performance of eight original compositions displays the warm regard the players have for each other's talents and a collective group dynamic clearly moving forward. "...the elegant performances and imaginative writing make for a cohesive and uniformly enjoyable listening experience...sophisticated and charming jazz that also has a much-needed common touch." - Chicago Jazz Magazine

1. Don't Blink (Michael Kocour) 5:37
2. The Swinger and The Saint (Will Campbell) 5:34
3. Low Talk (Matt Olson) 6:55
4. None The Wiser (Vern Sielert) 5:14
5. Purple Lilac (Matt Olson) 7:12
6. Autumn Fall (Will Campbell) 5:49
7. Folk Tune (Jon Hamar) 6:51
8. Sense of Semantics (Michael Kocour) 6:37

Vern Sielert - trumpet & flugelhorn
Will Campbell - alto saxophone
Matt Olson - tenor saxophone
Michael Kocour - piano
Jon Hamar - bass
Dom Moio - drums