David Friesen - Castles and Flags (1996)

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Artist: Alan Jones, Gary Barone, Randy Porter, Ulli Dinter, David Friesen
Title: Castles and Flags
Year Of Release: 1996
Label: Shamrock Records
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 47:30
Total Size: 247 MB
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

1. Ribbons in the Wind (04:52)
2. Kings and Queens (05:40)
3. Corridors (04:54)
4. Within the Courts (05:32)
5. Open Window (04:53)
6. Clouds Passing By (03:37)
7. Defeating the Dragon (01:41)
8. Royal Dance (03:12)
9. Upon the Throne (03:21)
10. Celebration (03:02)
11. Fanfare (04:11)
12. Procession (02:28)

David Friesen is never a musician to stay with one style or band arrangement for long. This collection of studio sessions recorded in 1995 and 1996 feature a dozen originals, mixing Old World elegance with modern jazz and even a touch of subtle synthesizer. The band sounds much larger than a quintet, featuring keyboardist Randy Porter, trumpeter/flugelhornist Gary Barone, drummer Alan Jones and violinist Ulli Dinter. The group sounds very well rehearsed as they explore Friesen's challenging compositions. Highlights include the infectious "Kings and Queens" and the elegant "Open Windows," even if the latter opens with strangely aggressive drumming.

Review by Ken Dryden

David Friesen - Castles and Flags.rar - 247.3 MB