kidrockx's Full Review: Communion by John Patitucci
John Patitucci is one of the top bassists of our time excelling in both acoustic and electric bass.He has collaborated with the finest musicians of his genre, appeared on countless recordings and released 10 solo albums.
1987 John Patitucci
1989 On the Corner
1990 Sketchbook
1991 Heart of the Bass
1993 Another World
1994 Mistura Fina
1995 One More Angel
1998 Now
2000 Imprint
2001 Communion
Like the album title suggests, "Communion" is an act of sharing an intimate fellowship and rapport. Patitucci is sharing this intimacy with his fellow musicians from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, who are richly contributing to this musical collage. Patitucci always favoring musical diversity, has brought a wide range of musical styles together.
John Patitucci is undoubtedly (one of) the "Best Jazz Bassist"(s) of our time, but his style and phenomenal technique have always overshadowed his soul.
In his last album "Imprint", he has already given the signs of an emotional maturation, and "Communion" is a continuation of this improvement; his most subtle work to date with a much warmer, almost cordial sound and mixture of international (Latin, African, Asian, Samba, Caribbean) musics with Jazz from different eras.
The compositions are gentle but effective, performances are almost flawless with outstanding solos by Branford Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter and wordless soprano vocals by Luciana Souza.
My Favorites: "Communion" /with Branford Marsalis' soprano,
"Valentine" /with Joe Lovano's soprano, "Isabella",
"Calabria" /with Joe Lovano's tenor, "The Sower"/with Chris Potter's soprano
Especially recommended to virtuoso-bass lovers and all bass players.
1. Bariloche
2. Calabria
3. Choro Luoco
4. Isabella
5. Communion
6. Misterioso
7. Valentine
8. The Sower
9. Soul Eyes
10.Bohemia After Dark
Total Time: 54:35
Musicians
John Patitucci, acoustic and 6-string electric bass
Joe Lovano, tenor saxophone
Branford Marsalis, soprano saxophone
Chris Potter , soprano and tenor saxophone
Tim Ries, flute, alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet
Luciana Souza, vocals
Bruce Barth, piano
Brad Mehldau, piano
Ed Simon, piano
Brian Blade, drums
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, drums
Marc Quinones, congas and percussion
Duduka DaFonseca, percussion
Vltinho Anastacio, percussion
Richard Rood, violin
Elizabeth Lim Dutton, violin
Lawrence Dutton, viola
Sachi Patitucci, cello
John Patitucci uses:
D'Addario Helicore Double-Bass Strings
D'Addario Prism Electric Bass Strings
D'Addario Slowound Electric Bass Strings
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