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Claire Arenius: When Worlds Touch You
by AAJ Staff
One wonders what took Claire Arenius so long to record a CD such as When Worlds Touch You-- that is, one on which she is the leader. When Worlds Touch You reveals that Arenius is a sensitive drummer whose rhythmic assuredness and understated colorings embellish her trio's sound with crispness and unfolding sonic possibilities. More importantly, Arenius is an unconventional composer whose subtlely belies the complexity of her tunes. For example, “Oh, Really" seems to be a straightforward, relaxed and ...
read moreMitch Seidman, with Claire Arenius and Jamie Macdonald - Triangulation (2010)
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Something Else!
By Nick DeRiso On Triangulation, Boston-based guitarist Mitch Seidman has complete command of both the bebop R&B fission and the gentlemanly poise of early idol Kenny Burrell. That means tunes of lyrical strength and technical skill, linked by this remarkable ability to blend seamlessly with his fellow musicians across a varied soundscape. For all its congeniality, though, Triangulation is marked by a pleasing unwillingness to fall into mimicry. Unlike so many, Seidman and Co. haven't let their deep appreciation for ...
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