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Kyle Nasser: Persistent Fancy
ByThe former Harvard economics and political philosophy major turned musician penned two suites and seven of the remaining eight tracks on this date. His approach is both choreographic and refreshingly spontaneous. His secret, let's speculate, is a well rehearsed band and some talented musicians. Nasser employs the formidable alto saxophonist (Roman Filiu ( Henry Threadgill, David Virelles) as a complement to his tenor and soprano. The pair execute Nasser's writing and arranging, but the thrill here is their work off the written page with "Baroque Suite III Improv." The music can be intricately developed, as on Paul Hindemith's "Arioso," with some introspective soloing by pianist Dov Manski and bassist Nick Jost. It can also be extroverted, as in the rapid-fire conversation on "3-Way," where Nasser's saxophone ricochets off Allan Mednard's drums, before guitarist Jeff Miles opens up his bag of shred. It is easy to imagine this music played in both the chamber hall and the jazz club, satisfying to most because Nasser's writing and performance are two great flavors that taste great together.
Track Listing
Split Gut; Arrival; The Ascent of Henry Monmouth; Persistent Fancy; Baroque Suite I Prelude; Baroque Suire II Fugue; Baroque Suite III Improv; Sticky Hipster; Eros Suite I Prelude; Eros Suite II Desire; Eros Suite III Postlude to Desire; 3-Way; Arioso; Coffee and Cannabis.
Personnel
Kyle Nasser
saxophone, tenorKyle Nasser: tenor and soprano saxophones; Roman Filiu: alto saxophone; Jeff Miles: guitar; Dov Manski: keyboards; Nick Jost: bass; Allan Mednard: drums.
Album information
Title: Persistent Fancy | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Ropeadope
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About Kyle Nasser
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
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