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Carter first emerged under the wing of the late Lester Bowie, an avant-funk trumpeter with an all-music-is-one message.
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But Glasgow 2011 represents jazz of many persuasions, including the subtle improvising of pianist Kit Downes (Glasgow Art Club, Wed), the powerful avant-funk of Tommy Smith, (Stereo, Wed) and the virtuosic postbop of trumpet maestro Terence Blanchard (Old Fruitmarket, Thu).
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But Glasgow 2011 represents jazz of many persuasions, including the subtle improvising of pianist Kit Downes (Glasgow Art Club, Wed), the powerful avant-funk of Tommy Smith, (Stereo, Wed) and the virtuosic postbop of trumpet maestro Terence Blanchard (Old Fruitmarket, Thu).
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The distinctive Liberty Ellman's guitar is sonorous and elegant on the moody Lying Eyes, before José Davila's trombone and the leader's airy flute lines strike a typical Threadgill contrast over a scurrying avant-funk pulse.
Henry Threadgill Zooid: This Brings Us To – Vol II – review John Fordham 2010
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In the avant-funk corner, he has collaborated with keyboardist Bernie Worrell, from P-Funk and Talking Heads, and drummer Brian "Brain" Mantia, a former member of Primus, on several projects.
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In the avant-funk corner, he has collaborated with keyboardist Bernie Worrell, from P-Funk and Talking Heads, and drummer Brian "Brain" Mantia, a former member of Primus, on several projects.
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In the avant-funk corner, he has collaborated with keyboardist Bernie Worrell, from P-Funk and Talking Heads, and drummer Brian "Brain" Mantia, a former member of Primus, on several projects.
Vail Daily - Top Stories Stewart Oksenhorn The Aspen Times Aspen 2010
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In the avant-funk corner, he has collaborated with keyboardist Bernie Worrell, from P-Funk and Talking Heads, and drummer Brian "Brain" Mantia, a former member of Primus, on several projects.
Aspen Times - Top Stories Stewart Oksenhorn The Aspen Times Aspen 2010
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From there this side descends into mediocrity with an odd Fred Frithish avant-funk number followed by two rock numbers with harsh scratchy 'vocals'.
Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2010
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From there this side descends into mediocrity with an odd Fred Frithish avant-funk number followed by two rock numbers with harsh scratchy 'vocals'.
Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2010
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