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Jure Pukl: Doubtless
ByThe opening title track's bluesy head is enriched by the satisfying tenor counterpoint, but this isn't reflected in the meandering "Doves" which comes with a frenetic surprise ending. Ornette Coleman's "Intersong" employs the horns in alternating harmonic and unison voices. There's much of Coleman's influence here and throughout, together with a touch of Albert Ayler's soulful wailing.
There are other remarkable aspects too, such as the notable melodic bass work of Joe Sanders on "Elioté." The frequently heard unison passages such as on the start of "The Mind And The Soul" work extremely well, adding, in this instance, a plaintive prayer-like quality (think "Lonely Woman" which coincidentally, Pukl covered on Hybrid). On "Bad Year-Good Year" Pukl (presumably) solos first, his tenor having a rawer edge to it than Aldana's. Given the sonic similarity of the two tenorists, an indication as to which saxophonist is heard on which channel or even which solo order would have been useful, but this doesn't detract from the high quality of the music presented here. Despite his obvious allusions to Coleman, Pukl evinces his own voice, his compositions and arrangements proving increasingly irresistible.
Track Listing
Doubtless; Doves; Intersong; Elioté; Compassion; Elsewhere; The Mind And The Soul; Where Are You Coming From?; Bad Year - Good Year.
Personnel
Jure Pukl
saxophone, tenorJure Pukl, Melissa Aldana: tenor saxophone; Joe Sanders: bass; Gregory Hutchinson: drums.
Album information
Title: Doubtless | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Whirlwind Recordings Ltd
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About Jure Pukl
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
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