The Spirits Up Above Steve Turre

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  • Release Date: 10/12/2004
  • Sales Rank: 101,962
  • Label: HIGHNOTE
  • UPC: 632375713027

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The Spirits Up Above

1LISTENThree for the Festival / Buster Williams 3:02
2LISTENOne for Kirk / Buster Williams 5:03
3LISTENMedley: Serenade to a Cuckoo/Bright Moments / Buster Williams 9:22
4LISTENStepping into Beauty / Buster Williams 4:43
5LISTENThe Spirits Up Above / Andromeda Turre 4:37
6LISTENHand Full of Five / Buster Williams 4:48
7LISTENE.D. / Buster Williams 4:14
8LISTENDorthaan's Walk / Buster Williams 5:58
9LISTENVolunteered Slavery / Andromeda Turre 8:33

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Trombonist Steve Turre pays tribute to his former employer, the remarkable multi-reedist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, on this sincere effort. Turre and an all-star group perform nine of Kirk's songs plus the trombonist's "One for Kirk." But although the music is certainly well played, one misses Rahsaan's miraculous innovations. It was logical getting James Carter for the date since Carter, like Kirk, can play any reed instrument in any style. But surprisingly Carter is mostly pretty restrained during the project, as if he is going out of his way not to sound like Rahsaan. His usual high-energy multi-style improvisations are replaced by a more melodic and less colorful approach. Carter, Turre, altoist Vincent Herring and pianist Mulgrew Miller all have their spots, with flutist Dave Valentin guesting on a medley of "Serenade to a Cuckoo" and "Bright Moments." But the craziness and wide-ranging approach of Rahsaan's performances are missing on this rather conventional effort. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

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