The 4inobjects CD just got its second review, this one in the Chicago edition of All About Jazz. No link, so I'm going to lovingly type the damn thing out:
4inObjects"Gosh, where can I get myself a copy?" you're probably asking yourself. Answer: Here or here. Posted by Chris at April 6, 2006 08:44 AM
4inObjects
Yeah Yeah Records
by Rex ButtersThe New York based jazz collective 4inObjects finally lets everyone in on the buzz with the release of their self-titled collection. The risky quintet features the writing and vocal talents of Yoon Sun Choi, a singer of considerable range and a lyricist/composer mapping new territory while remaining rooted in accessible and memorable melodic structure. All members have interacted for nearly 10 years, and a Choi and Jacob Sacks duo project has already been released. As with many bands of startling originality, their performances of new material impresses, but their covers demonstrate the breathtaking uniqueness of their vision. Both Radiohead's "Airbag" and the Bacharach warhorse "Close to You" enter territory undreamt by their respective composers and subsequent interpreters. While each musician has much to say, their shared appreciation of understatement generates the dynamic tension.
On Choi's "Back to You," David Ambrosio's simple bass and Dan Weiss' high hat hiss hit like the first sprinkle of a coming storm. Jacob Garchik's trombone moans low over the taut rhythm intro anticipating Choi. Her vivid imagery crisply builds quick intensity even as Sacks dabs color with minimalist piano accents. Choi scats in duet with Garchik, taking flight over the now fully engaged rhythm section. The first of the covers, Radiohead's Airbag," appears deconstructed, just hints from Sacks and wordless improv from Choi. Weiss clicks his sticks, Ambrosio explores, then Choi's reading of the dreamy lyric focuses the instrumentalists. Her improvisational liberties with phrases and ornamental vocalizing, along with similar tendencies throughout the ensemble remakes the piece in the best jazz sense. "Close to You" taps into the unexplored dark longings at the heart of the song, beginning with Sacks' ominous variations stating the theme. By the time Choi's voice slides in on Ambrosio's bass string, it's a sunbeam piercing a dark cloud. The Choi/Sacks "Sorry" gracefully works some unusual intervals, with Garchik's muted trombone taking the long way home. Choi's freewheeling scat decorates the easy funk of her "Tunnel Mountain Drive." Sacks snatches at chords in accompaniment, Garchik trades phrases with Choi, and Ambrosio stretches and bends like a rubber man.
This auspicious debut recorded live three years ago demands an updated session release. Young musicians all, 4inObjects promise domestic pleasures for years to come.
well i finally ordered a copy...looking forward to putting it on my iPod!
Posted by: Spaz at April 6, 2006 10:25 AMSorry - can you send me the torrent again?
Posted by: Kegri at April 6, 2006 11:11 AMshhhhh
Posted by: Spaz at April 6, 2006 11:51 AMKegri,
Ya cheap bastard. I'm sneaking into your next concert.
Spaz,
Just saw that!
actually, i was thinking "gosh, when is chris gonna send all his loyal listeners free copies."
i think your mind reading powers need a little more work
Posted by: upyernoz at April 6, 2006 12:25 PMMy mind reading powers are not the problem. My bank account balance is.
Posted by: Chris at April 6, 2006 01:29 PMYeaaaaaah, domestic pleasures.
the rumour is that just as normal folk when they reach the pearly gates will have to account for their sins to st. peter, music reviewers (as well as phenomenologists) will be required to account for just what they meant when they wrote what they wrote. i don't expect we'll see many of them in paradise.
Posted by: Nick at April 8, 2006 04:58 PMI was sort of wondering what "domestic pleasures" was referring to myself.
Posted by: Chris at April 8, 2006 06:23 PM