Lafayette Gilchrist - Towards The Shining Path (2005)
Lafayette Gilchrist - Towards The Shining Path (2005)
Jazz-Funk / Fusion / Soul | mp3, CBR 320 kbps | 1:09:18 | 163.9 Mb
Label: Hyena Records | Release date: September 27, 2005
Jazz-Funk / Fusion / Soul | mp3, CBR 320 kbps | 1:09:18 | 163.9 Mb
Label: Hyena Records | Release date: September 27, 2005
One of the more exciting jazz musicians to emerge in the first decade of the 21st century, Baltimore-based pianist Lafayette Gilchrist blends progressive 1960s post-bop experimentation with driving, accessible grooves. Towards The Shining Path, Gilchrist's second album, builds on the strengths of his debut to deliver a thoroughly appealing post-modern jazz ride.More info: www.myspace.com
Whether exploring loose-limbed stride-funk fusions ("New Jack"), riff-driven jams ("Elephant Dance"), or lush, winding melodies ("Unsolved, Unresolved"), Gilchrist displays deft skill with a melodic line that is always surprising. Fans of contemporary pianists such as Jason Moran and Brad Mehldau would be well advised to check out this sophomore release from an up-and-coming talent.
Track list:
1. New Jack (6:29)
2. Towards The Shining Path (3:32)
3. Elephant Dance (8:28)
4. Unbreakable (9:04)
5. No Locomotion Blues (6:46)
6. Thorn Bush (10:30)
7. Bubbles On Mars (9:59)
8. Unsolved, Unresolved (3:38)
9. The Juggler's Dream (10:56)