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Melissa Aldana then and now

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andy evans

I've been a huge fan of Melissa Aldana since her Crash Trio days - especially the "Without a Song" recording inn 2017. Gutsy playing on changes and echoes of Sonny Rollins.

But recently she's gone "chill" and "ambient". Added a guitar and to me it just sounds like introverted doodling. Presumably changes are now out of fashion...........

Anyone else think the same?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRfFs8AauGk&t=987s

Crash Trio (Open in New Window)

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RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - GEO 06:09:00 06/19/24 (3)
I really like Glover and Aldana. Sarah Hanahan is also on the rise
- Nicole Glover (Open in New Window)
- Like this one. nt - G Squared 16:48:17 06/20/24 (0)
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  Gsquared
- Thanks! Nice drummer on that track too. - andy evans 13:45:01 06/19/24 (1)
  Two new names for me - good players with nice young bands. Seems to me there are a lot of good new drummers. Drumming is evolving!
  
  I have to mention a nice video I watched of Harvey Mason's band. Now he's a truly lovely drummer. Nice pianist too - John Beasley.
  - Chameleon band Live (Open in New Window)
  - Very nice. nt - G Squared 16:47:52 06/20/24 (0)
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    Gsquared
RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - GEO 18:01:52 06/18/24 (4)
The more I listen to the new record, the more I like it. It's a thoughtful record. Have you heard the new Nicole Glover? Probably more to your liking.
- RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - Cpwill 07:13:38 06/23/24 (3)
  I wholeheartedly agree with GEO. Regardless of her evolving and varied stylings and compositions, Aldana is amongst the best tenor players out there today. If a musician doesn't change things up over time, what's the point? She is really fun to watch live. I have had the good fortune to hear her at least 5 times.
  
  Glover is pretty good too.
  
  Ciao,
  
  "Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.
  
  Cpwill
  - RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - GEO 15:49:36 06/24/24 (2)
    I bought the last Aldana, Nicole Glover, Ron Blake Mistaken Identity and JD Allen Americana 2 and
    Listened to them repeatedly during a long drive to Virginia. They were all great. Different styles but each play at a high level. JD Allen is masterful.
    - RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - Cpwill 08:32:42 07/01/24 (1)
      Agreed. I wouldn't chase any of them from my front yard for playing Misty for me. Agree on JD Allen's mastery of his instrument. Ron Blake's playing on the brand new Steve Turre album is fabulous. An of course, the women are on top of their games.
      
      Ciao,
      
      "Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.
      
      Cpwill
      - RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - Cpwill 08:34:39 07/01/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Melissa Aldana then and now posted by Cpwill on July 01, 2024 at 08:32:42
        
        PS, Ms. Glover plays on George Colligan's new album.
        "Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra.
        
        Cpwill
RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - Gary 14:31:28 06/16/24 (0)
I heard her play in 2022 at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Tompkins Square Park in NYC. I went primarily to hear Archie Shepp but her playing was great. The music was fierce, powerful and melodic. This new direction is definitely different.
RE: Melissa Aldana then and now - G Squared 07:41:50 06/16/24 (0)
Andy

Thanks for posting Ms. Aldana's video. Her music is new to me.

Gsquared

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