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Label Between The Lines |
UPC 0608917123326 |
Catalogue number BTLCHR 71233 |
Release date 16 January 2013 |
"***1/2 star review!"
Downbeat, 01-7-2013Timuçin Şahin, born in Turkey, emigrated to Holland as a young man to study in Hilversum and Amsterdam. Then he continued his studies at the Manhattan School of Music. After receiving numerous prizes and awards, he became a teacher himself. His many encounters with other jazz musicians (Mark Turner, Greg Osby, Randy Brecker) enrich his playing incessantly. And his encounter with a new citizen of the world certainly also does this; the young father dedicates his music on his new album to his recently- born son.
Şahin has tried-and-tested musicians on two instruments in his new quintet: John O´Gallagher is a saxophonist highly respected among his colleagues (Tom Harrell, Chris Potter, Maria Schneider, etc.). His dialog with Şahin has not only enthused audiences at numerous festival performances (North Sea Jazz Festival, Moers, etc.), but is also very convincing on the CD. The intensity of these musical dialogs is hard to beat, and the technical refinements are impressive.
Another colleague of many years is the maybe the best and most versatile jazz drummer these days: Tyshawn Sorey. He understands Şahin 's ideas before he even plays them and does not just accompany them, but drives them forward, gives them dynamics such as only a drummer in his class can do.
On the other hand, the bassist is new, but for whom a great future can be predicted: Christopher Tordini. He has already played with Tyshawn Sorey in other groups, and the press always praised them for their joint creative potential. Tordini plays powerfully without being heavy-handed. He plays melodious phrases without sounding banal, and consequently is also in great demand in genres other than jazz. We'll hear a lot about him in the future!
Also new in Şahin 's band: Ralph Alessi. However, not new at Between the Lines – he had his much respected international debut with "Look" (BTLCHR 71213, 2006), and he also plays as a sideman on Jeff Denson's release "Secret World" in 2012 (BTLCHR 71229, 2012). The fact that he worked with Steve Coleman and Uri Caine has also earned him a lot of attention. With his unbelievably precise, clear sound, he enriches the band in a fundamental way.
***1/2 star review!
Downbeat, 01-7-2013