The Mitchell Ruff Duo - Breaking the Silence: Standards, Strayhorn & Lullabies (2000) {Kepler Digital Download rel 2012}

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The Mitchell Ruff Duo - Breaking the Silence: Standards, Strayhorn & Lullabies (2000) {Kepler Digital Download rel 2012}
FLAC (tracks) - 16bit/44kHz - Official Digital Download (tidal.com) -> 187 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 128 Mb | Cover | 5% repair rar
© 2000, 2012 The Mitchell Ruff Duo / The Kepler Label
Jazz / Bop / Chamber Jazz / Post Bop / Piano / French Horn / Bass

Breaking the Silence by the Mitchell Ruff Duo is a brilliant example of jazz artistry with a creative palette as wide as a grand piano, an historic sensibility as deep as the robust sounds of a string bass, and a fluidity of musical mastery as elegant and arresting as the warm tones of a french horn.

With all but two tracks recorded before a live audience, this CD offers a level of spontaneity and excitement which would be otherwise hard to find in a studio. The opening track, "Autumn Leaves" begins with the extraordinary musical sensitivity that Dwike and Willie are known for and builds to a climax that leaves you on the edge of your chair or standing in front of your stereo speakers in anticipation of the next track.

The CD progresses like a series of stories well-told by two good friends who compliment each other, laugh together, and share in the expression of memorable details. Such sensitive musical dialogue is rhythmically engaging, harmonically enriching, and melodically captivating.

The Jazz Standard "Laura" which lends itself to gorgeous virtuosic piano playing on the part of Dwike Mitchell, is tasteful, elegant, and intriguing.

Stravinsky's "Firebird" is a revelation for classical music lovers as Willie Ruff plays the opening melody with all of the beauty, style and grace of a seasoned orchestral musician. After the change is made from horn to string bass, the duo takes this haunting lullaby to levels of intensity that Stravinsky certainly would have approved of and enjoyed.

Breaking the Silence represents American chamber music at its finest with jazz improvisation that masterfully combines tradition, innovation, and, most of all, honest communication that is almost unparalleled in the 21st century.

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