John Patitucci's acoustic and electric bass virtuosity is perhaps matched only by his inventiveness as a composer. With Communion, Patitucci brings together an incredible and varied cast of all-star musicians who prove to be indispensable in helping him bring out all the energy, passion, nuance, and beauty in his multifaceted compositions. Patitucci's broad, colorful compositional palette is one that includes jazz, Latin and Brazilian elements, and even string quartet, resulting in a recording that is both wholly original and completely unforgettable.
John Patitucci (acoustic and electric bass) Joe Lovano (tenor saxophone), Branford Marsalis (soprano saxophone), Chris Potter (soprano and tenor saxophone), Tim Ries (flute, alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet), Luciana Souza (vocals), Bruce Barth (piano), Brad Mehldau (piano), Ed Simon (piano), Brian Blade (drums), Horacio “EI Negro” Hernandez (drums), Marc Quinones (congas and percussion), Duduka DaFonseca (percussion), Valtinho Anastacio (percussion), Richard Rood (violin), Elizabeth Lim Dutton (violin), Lawrence Dutton (violin), Sachi Patitucci (cello).
8 Tracks. 2001.
Jazz thing (11/01) Brasilianische Rhythmen tragen die neue CD John Patituccis. Sieht man von seiner Solo-Nummer "Bohemia After Dark" ab (die Pettiford-Komposition wird übrigens auch von Goldsbys Ensemble interpretiert), so bietet der Bassist ein wahres Starensemble auf: Branford Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano sind die Spielmacher auf einem lebhaften Album, das von pulsierenden Rhythmen und technischer Brillanz geprägt ist. (© Jazz thing - Uwe Meyer)