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Linda Dachtyl:
Full Steam Ahead
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Chicken Coup Records CCP 7034 |
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| online distribution |
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| Linda Dachtyl |
organ |
| Mark Donavan |
alto sax, tenor sax, clarinet |
| Ben Huntoon |
trumpet |
| Don Hales |
guitar |
| Cary Dachtyl |
drums |
| Patrick Ankrom |
percussion |
01: Illumination
02: The Outsider
03: Roxy Strut
04: Wildflowers
05: Full Steam Ahead (I. Last Train from Overbook, II. Back on the Track)
06: Lava Lamp Suite (I. A Man and a Woman, II. My Little Boat, III. Promises, Promises)
07: Caravan
08: Think of One
09: Round Midnight
10: April in Paris
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Full Steam Ahead affirms Linda Dachtyl's position as more than an accomplished organist; she emerges here as the leader of a versatile small ensemble. The addition of horns and reeds enriches the textures, allowing the music to shift effortlessly from tight, groove-based interplay to broader, almost orchestral sonorities. By balancing original compositions with imaginative takes on standards, the album achieves coherence without sacrificing variety. It stands as a compelling statement: rooted in the jazz organ tradition yet refreshed by inventive writing, expanded instrumentation, and a clear collective spirit. The album succeeds in fusing groove, harmonic richness, and structural variety into a coherent whole. Far from being an uneven mix, the contrast between suite-like originals and reimagined standards underscores the ensemble's versatility and vitality.
written by ChatGPT
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