Improvijazzation Nation

Issue # 72 REVIEW

James Finn Trio - PLAZA DE TOROS: Just released on the 12th of May, 2005, this smokin' jazz CD will transport those in our readership who are (as Dick Stein, of KPLU radio, would say) "true Jazz-oids" to the heights! Finn's tenor work just shines in this trio setting... he's joined by Dominic Uval (double bass) & Warren Smith (drums). The recording is one of the cleanest I've heard lately, a perfect sonic experience... you'll really feel like you're right there with th' players, & will be wrapped in the rich, full-bodied, tones of James' tenor! As you might imagine from the title, these compositions describe the essence of the bullfight... filled with passion, some degree of fear & skill. Listeners who don't enjoy "red cape" musical experiences, wherein their pre-conceived notions of what music "is", or "is supposed to be", will find this listen a bit daunting, perhaps... but I can tell you that Finn's trio will guide you through your fear of the unknown & help you emerge into this "new day" of music that rides the edge. Simply superb compositions; the album draws immediate MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from this reviewer! GET this one! Learn more at the following site - www.cleanfeed-records.com or via e-mail to cleanfeed@tremazul.com Rotcod Zzaj