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Joe Chambers is probably best known for his drumming on Blue Note LPs from the 1960s, many of which are now considered classics. But this consummate musician is also a composer and has played on numerous other releases over the course of his lengthy career as a vibraphonist and pianist.
Since his 1973 debut as a leader, The Almoravid, he has put out several of his own fine albums; add 2023's Dance Kobina to that list. Chambers' drumming doesn't call attention to itself, but tune into his playing and you will find lovely percussive colors, refreshing rhythmic invention, and a profound sense of swing.
Andres Vial, one of several Montreal-based musicians who appear on the album, wrote and played piano on the spirited title track. Highly melodic and rhythmically layered, "Dance Kobina" brings to mind the complex-yet-catchy compositions of Chick Corea. The whole band sounds great, with Michael Davidson's vibraphone and Elli Miller Maboungou's Ngoma drums making key contributions.
On the Chambers original, "Caravanserai," Rick Germanson's piano and Chambers' vibraphone delineate the speeding theme in tandem. Chambers' cymbal work later creates a powerful current that drives Germanson's solo. Mark Lewandowski's bass and Emilio Valdes' Latin percussion add to the strong sense of forward motion that animates this lively piece.
A version of Joe Henderson's "Power to the People" stands out. After stating the zigzagging head on tenor sax, Marvin Carter's solo brings out the theme's Eastern qualities. Traces of Henderson's brawny sound can also be heard during Carter's ace performance. Chambers navigates the track in ever-responsive ways, and his vibraphone adds nice timbral highlights.
Chambers turned 80 in 2022 and Dance Kobina shows that the jazz master has not lost a step. © Fred Cisterna/Qobuz
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Kurt Weill, Composer - JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Stoller, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Germanson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Lewandowski, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Sacco, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ira Coleman, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Davidson, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Nicolas Pétrowski, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andres Vial, Producer, Piano, Co-Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Elli Miller Maboungou, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Caoilainn Power, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc.
JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Chambers, Composer, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Emilio Valdes, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Stoller, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marvin Carter, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Germanson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Lewandowski, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Sacco, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Chambers, Composer, Producer, Drums, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Emilio Valdes, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Stoller, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Germanson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Lewandowski, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Sacco, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ira Coleman, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Davidson, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer - Nicolas Pétrowski, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andres Vial, Producer, Piano, Co-Producer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Elli Miller Maboungou, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Caoilainn Power, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ira Coleman, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Davidson, Vibraphone, Marimba, AssociatedPerformer - Nicolas Pétrowski, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andres Vial, Producer, Piano, Co-Producer, Bombo, AssociatedPerformer - Elli Miller Maboungou, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Caoilainn Power, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave Stoller, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Germanson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Lewandowski, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Sacco, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Henderson, Composer - Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Emilio Valdes, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Stoller, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Marvin Carter, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Rick Germanson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Lewandowski, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Sacco, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
JAMES FARBER, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joe Chambers, Producer, Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ivy Skoff, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Karl Ratzer, ComposerLyricist - Dave Stoller, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rick Germanson, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Lewandowski, Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Sacco, Assistant Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
Joe Chambers is probably best known for his drumming on Blue Note LPs from the 1960s, many of which are now considered classics. But this consummate musician is also a composer and has played on numerous other releases over the course of his lengthy career as a vibraphonist and pianist.
Since his 1973 debut as a leader, The Almoravid, he has put out several of his own fine albums; add 2023's Dance Kobina to that list. Chambers' drumming doesn't call attention to itself, but tune into his playing and you will find lovely percussive colors, refreshing rhythmic invention, and a profound sense of swing.
Andres Vial, one of several Montreal-based musicians who appear on the album, wrote and played piano on the spirited title track. Highly melodic and rhythmically layered, "Dance Kobina" brings to mind the complex-yet-catchy compositions of Chick Corea. The whole band sounds great, with Michael Davidson's vibraphone and Elli Miller Maboungou's Ngoma drums making key contributions.
On the Chambers original, "Caravanserai," Rick Germanson's piano and Chambers' vibraphone delineate the speeding theme in tandem. Chambers' cymbal work later creates a powerful current that drives Germanson's solo. Mark Lewandowski's bass and Emilio Valdes' Latin percussion add to the strong sense of forward motion that animates this lively piece.
A version of Joe Henderson's "Power to the People" stands out. After stating the zigzagging head on tenor sax, Marvin Carter's solo brings out the theme's Eastern qualities. Traces of Henderson's brawny sound can also be heard during Carter's ace performance. Chambers navigates the track in ever-responsive ways, and his vibraphone adds nice timbral highlights.
Chambers turned 80 in 2022 and Dance Kobina shows that the jazz master has not lost a step. © Fred Cisterna/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:10
- Main artists: Joe Chambers
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2022 UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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