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Something Blue - Personal Preference


Marc Free produced the second edition of Something Blue to encourage "a wider audience of new listeners" to jazz by presenting "a focused program of concise performances to provide maximum enjoyment." These goals are congruent with Free's trust in his artists. The eleven tracks of Personal Preference do not smack of compromise or a nebulous artistic focus. Free has assembled a band of players with ties to the label who boldly stride through the bop/hard bop/post-bop continuum, utilizing elements from these branches as points of departure to their visions and designs.

Collectively and individually, Something Blue does many things very well. There are articulate, engaging compositions penned by each member of the sextet. At the risk of snubbing other admirable tunes, two of pianist Misha Tsiganov's merit special attention: "Seely Street Song" for its splendor amid changing time signatures, and the enchanting "Waltz For Olena," which extends beyond expected, conventional length. 


101 The Path.flac
102 Flyover Country.flac
103 Blended.flac
104 Seely Street Song.flac
105 Yasya.flac
106 Grit.flac
107 Pa'Lan'Ga.flac
108 Niecee.flac
109 Here To Stay.flac
110 Waltz For Olena.flac
111 You May Have Already Won.flac
112 Comin' Home Baby.flac
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