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| 1. | The Mahayanna (Great Vehicle) (Interlude)
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| 2. | Transformation
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| 3. | Delusion
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| 4. | Emergence
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| 5. | Paramita (To Arrive at the Other Side) Interlude
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| 6. | Libertarian
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| 7. | Changing Lines
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| 8. | Emancipation
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| 9. | Red Light District
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| 10. | Sokoni (From the Sea) Interlude
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| 11. | Equilibrium
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| 12. | 2 Bass Interlude
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| 13. | Inner Voice
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| 14. | Kalomo (The Unexpected) Interlude
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| 15. | Matrix
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| 16. | Oji (The Gift Bearer)
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Jazz
Recorded at Systems Two Recording Studios, Brooklyn, New York on June 16, 1999
Lonnie Plaxico- acoustic & electric basses
Don Braden- tenor & soprano saxophones
Tim Hegarty- tenor saxophone
Ralph Alessi- trumpet
Larry Lunetta- trumpet
Eric Lewis- acoustic & electric pianos/organ
Jason Moran- acoustic piano
Haruko Nara- synthesisers
Lionel Cordew- drums, Paiste Cymbals, Pearl Drums, Percussion
Jeffrey Haynes- percussion
One of the most satisfying aspects of collecting jazz recordings is to watch and monitor a musician's artistic evolution. Starting out as one of the most exciting, cutting-edge bass players in jazz, Lonnie Plaxico has morphed into a profound musical thinker as is evidenced on this recording, his first for the Savant label. Respected in the industry Lonnie has collaborated with Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Steve Coleman, Jack DeJohnette and others. His multidirectional talent has attracted the likes of Grammy-Winning Cassandra Wilson, who has entrusted Lonnie with the responsibility of being her music director. For this challenging debut recording, Lonnie has surrounded himself with the elite of the New York jazz scene: saxophonist Don Braden, pianist Eric Lewis (winner of the prestigious 1999 Thelonious Monk Piano Competition), trumpeter Ralph Alessi, Blue Note keyboardist Jason Moran and others. This is eloquent, non-compromising music played with virtuosity and take-no-prisoners enthusiasm. The gauntlet has been thrown...accept the challenge.
* Cassandra Wilson - Producer
* Hitomi Kakuda - Make-Up, Photography
* Joseph Marciano - Engineer
* Michael Marciano - Mixing
* Russ Musto - Liner Notes
Emergence begins with a bang but then goes gradually downhill. Plaxico alternates between acoustic and electric bass, and mightily tries to reconcile the jazz and funk elements of his vision. Although most tracks feature driving rhythms, incredibly intricate horn writing, and compelling solos, the album grows numbingly repetitive as it proceeds.
On the jazz side, "Transformation" begins the record with riveting post-bop fire, while "Libertarian" and "Red Light District" provide new perspectives on the standards "Dear Old Stockholm" and "Love for Sale," respectively. On the funk side, "Delusion" and "Emancipation" stand out, recalling the dissonant colors heard on Sam Rivers' acclaimed 1999 album Inspiration. But Plaxico seems to run low on ideas by the time he gets to "Equilibrium," "Inner Voice," and Chick Corea's "Matrix." Six brief interludes featuring bass and/or percussion are interspersed throughout the program, yielding mixed results -- the most effective being "Paramita (to arrive at the other side)."
Monster players abound, including the wonderful Don Braden on saxophones, Ralph Alessi on trumpet, and Jason Moran on piano. Emergence is also distinguished by several lesser known but highly capable musicians: Larry Lunetta on trumpet, Tim Hegarty on sax, Eric Lewis on piano and organ, Lionel Cordew on drums, and Jeffrey Haynes on percussion. Haynes produced the interludes, and noted vocalist Cassandra Wilson, for whom Plaxico has served as musical director, produced the main tracks.
---David R. Adler, All Music Guide |
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