New York/Vancouver saxophonist’s new Canadian quartet, Variety Hour (JP Carter, trumpet & electronics, Chris Gestrin, Fender Rhodes & Moog Micromoog, Dylan van der Schyff, drums) creates expansive, atmospheric, cinematic jazz. Blake’s compositions are jumping off points for solos and group invention that develop organically, balancing depth and playfulness, in-the-pocket and outside feels. The Otis Redding cover “Treat Her Right” displays the tenorist’s art at its most tender. Gestrin’s brilliant work on Moog bass and Rhodes buoys up the music in an original way. Beautifully detailed audiophile sound.

Track List:

1. Road to Lusaka

2. The Variety Hour

3. Cybermonk

4. Willie (The Lonely Cowboy)

5. The Searchers

6. Big Smile

7. A View of Oblivion

8. Freedom from Exile

9. Cordiale Drive

10. Treat Her Right

11. Serenity Lodge

Track Listing

• Road to Lusaka
• The Variety Hour
• Cybermonk
• Willie (The Lonely Cowboy)
• The Searchers
• Big Smile
• A View of Oblivion
• Freedom From Exile
• Cordiale Drive
• Treat Her Right
• Serenity Lodge
• Esoterica

Additional Details

Label: Songlines

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 72 mins

Release Date: 01/26/14

UPC: 774355159828