Nelda Swiggett - This Time (2010)
Artist: Nelda Swiggett, Chris Symer, Byron Vannoy
Title: This Time
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: OA2 Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / MP3
Total Time: 54:58
Total Size: 348 / 129 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:Title: This Time
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: OA2 Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / MP3
Total Time: 54:58
Total Size: 348 / 129 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
1. For the Love of It (03:48)
2. Chill (05:03)
3. Jack and the Key Boo Ba (05:32)
4. Heart of the Moment (04:58)
5. No Tattoo (07:10)
6. Walk Beside Me (03:39)
7. Mere Madness (04:44)
8. The Time Being (04:53)
9. Beyond That (03:39)
10. Say in Silence (05:26)
11. Salut Ledru Rollin (06:00)
For her first trio recording, pianist Nelda Swiggett goes all out, using her own compositions as a base for cerebral explorations on the keys. Over an extraordinarily steady backing from Chris Symer's bass (and to a slightly less audible degree Byron Vannoy's drums), Swiggett alternately develops sparse themes into stocky grooves and tinkles little blues hybrids into Bill Evans-style balladry (as in the excellent "Heart of the Moment"). On pieces like "No Tattoo," she moves into more fanciful territory, drawing comparisons with the likes of McCoy Tyner in her approach. The constant bass accompaniment adds to the comparison. The compositions are relatively complex throughout, making full use of the range and pulling a variety of sounds from the piano, especially in combination with the rhythm section. Swiggett's playing throughout is a surprise -- generally starting out calmly and melodically, but unveiling deeper layers of excitement and intrigue as the songs develop. There's a lot to listen to here, and almost all of it is excellent. ~ Adam Greenberg