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John Warren
Following On
Fuzzy Moon Records FUZ004
Documenting
another selection of small-group pieces from the same early-2008 session
that resulted in John Warren's previous Fuzzy Moon release, Finally Beginning
(also reviewed on this site), this nine-track album shares its predecessor's
grace, elegance and poise.
Warren's originals range from re-scored versions of previously heard pieces ('Dreamlines', for instance, was originally written for John Surman's Octet; the ballad, 'Warm Front', for Warren's 1980s big band etc.) to hitherto unheard material (the quartet settings, 'Fingerprints', 'Slipstone'), and there is also a visit to Monk's 'Eronel', but whether they're addressing tastefully punchy jazz or a samba originally composed for Andy Sheppard ('Cada Dia'), Warren's band performs impeccably, scrupulously accurate in their ensemble work, tastefully exuberant in their soloing capacity.
Trumpeter Martin Shaw (replaced on one track by Gerard Presencer), pianist Gwilym Simcock, reeds players Christian Brewer, Stan Sulzmann and Julian Siegel, and vibes player Jim Hart, are all deployed skilfully by Warren, and the rhythm section (bassist Phil Donkin, drummer James Maddren) is simply exemplary throughout.
All in all, another fine album from a masterful composer writing for a classy band. Like Finally Beginning, this comes warmly recommended.
