JSngry Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 And it might yet come. Kinsmen has really gotten to me in a lot of ways, lots of implications about bi-lateral assimilations that play pout past the musical arena and such, but the bottom line is that this guy can play. He's really working on honing his own voice, and it is a voice that in some crucial ways is "first of it's kind" in jazz saxophony. Even if the worst that happens to him is that he becomes an "evolutionary figure", somebody who opened up a new direction for others to come after him, that's still notable, I think. And truthfully,I think he will become more than that. And also, I'm not so sure that what he might consider "breaking loose" and what "we" consider "breaking loose" are entirely the same thing. That might actually end up being part of his contribution, the establishment/definition of the whats/wheres/hows of "breaking loose". However, before I render any final verdict, I'm gonna need to hear him blow a few choruses of "Stella", just to see if he can really play... Quote
7/4 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 I agree with the positive feelings about both Black Water and Blood Sutra. I have another Iyer disc that Manhanthappa plays on, but I have not had a chance to listen to it yet. Other than those, if you can find it I would recommend Belgian guitarist, Pierre Lognay's recording on the Lyrae Records label, The New International Edition. In addition to the leader and Mahanthappa, the disc also features personal favorite Mark Turner on tenor. The music is somewhat reminiscent of some of Steve Coleman's music, who has influenced a few musicians in France and Belgium. Mahanthappa gets in quite a few burning solos on that disc. I have Mother Tounge and it reminds me of Steve Coleman with Dave Holland. I'm not too familiar with other M-Base music. I think I'll get Kinsman this week. Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 "Codebook" and "Black Water" still among my favorites. Recently purchased "Kinsmen", and repeated plays have reaped repeated Rudresh rewards! Anybody heard "Apti" yet? Yes, indeed. I really like the sparse trio instrumentation. To my ears, this disc comes closest to what Chuck said about finally breaking out and becoming amazing. The title track is a scorcher... He sounded great in performance with the Two Rivers Ensemble in Seattle at last fall's Earshot Festival, by the way. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) "Codebook" and "Black Water" still among my favorites. Recently purchased "Kinsmen", and repeated plays have reaped repeated Rudresh rewards! Anybody heard "Apti" yet? Yes, indeed. I really like the sparse trio instrumentation. To my ears, this disc comes closest to what Chuck said about finally breaking out and becoming amazing. The title track is a scorcher... Excellent! I ordered it yesterday, and I'm really looking forward to hearing it. Edited January 21, 2009 by Uncle Skid Quote
montg Posted January 23, 2009 Report Posted January 23, 2009 I happened to be listening to NPR about a month ago when they interviewed Mahanthappa. During its course, they played several cuts from Kinsmen which, to say the least, were intriguing. As it turns out, this and several of his other recordings are available on iTunes. I downloaded Kinsmen and it has not disappointed. Certainly a new voice in jazz and one worth hearing. Up over and out. For those interested, here's the npr link npr Rudresh Quote
Tom Storer Posted March 14, 2009 Report Posted March 14, 2009 I've been sleeping on this guy, despite having heard about him for several years. Bought "Kinsmen" yesterday, now I'm a believer! (cue Monkees) Great, great stuff. Now I'll have to get more. Quote
WorldB3 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Posted March 14, 2009 Cool, After giving Apti a few spins over the last couple weeks and based on the reviews here I think I will grab Kinsman. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted September 11, 2009 Report Posted September 11, 2009 Dupont T - Spider's Dance Hubert Dupont: double-bass Rudresh Mahanthappa: alto sax Yvan Robilliard: piano Chander Sardjoe: drums Looks interesting, but I haven't bought it yet. I'm so used to hearing (and enjoying) Rudresh with Vijay Iyer on piano that somebody else in that role is both intriguing and a little disconcerting. Anybody heard this one yet? I see this lineup toured France and the USA in 2007 and 2008, but I'm unfamiliar with the rest of the band. Quote
JETman Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 Try this one: http://www.jazzloft.com/m-31808-mahanthapp...ay-rudresh.aspx Better to these ears than his work with Iyer. Quote
jlhoots Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 Try this one: http://www.jazzloft.com/m-31808-mahanthapp...ay-rudresh.aspx Better to these ears than his work with Iyer. Yes - hot CD. Quote
Walt Richmond Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 Kinsmen is a great album for meditation! Quote
Uncle Skid Posted September 17, 2009 Report Posted September 17, 2009 I have the Mauger record, and (after repeated listens, sometimes weeks apart), it still hasn't clicked for me. Not that I think it's a bad record -- it just never hit me like some of the other recordings with Rudresh. For me, Rudresh's best performances are with Vijay Iyer. "Codebook", "Black Water", and "Blood Sutra" are still my favorites, followed by "Reimagining" and "Tragicomic". Quote
jazzypaul Posted September 17, 2009 Report Posted September 17, 2009 I really like Mahanthappa's playing. But I flat out love what he did with the Indo-Pak Coalition disc. I love, love, love the music on that one. Quote
P.L.M Posted September 17, 2009 Report Posted September 17, 2009 I've seen him live twice this year, first with MAUGER that I like a lot (both concert & record, but to like both of them you must have a taste for free music) and with a trio made of a dutch "amplified" acoustic guitarist and Sardjoe on drums who was a total disappointement (they play "tunes" you know and never let go - I think that chuck would have find there some confirmation to what he think of Mahanthappa ). I've heard the record with DUPONT and it's, alas, nothing special. APTI is also a disappointement for this ears if you compare him to KINSMEN his best record IMO with CODEBOOK. Quote
Chalupa Posted September 17, 2009 Report Posted September 17, 2009 The Philly show that I saw on tour that he did w/ Kadri Gopalnath was the best I've ever heard him play. The music on Kinsmen evolved out of that tour. While I enjoy that album I think the show(and the other shows from that tour that I've heard) was much better. He had one of the NYC shows w/ Kadri Gopalnath streaming up on his website a few years back. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted May 5, 2010 Report Posted May 5, 2010 Just picked up a new one from Rudresh/Steve Lehman on Clean Feed: Personnel: Damion Reid (d), Liberty Ellman (g), Matt Brewer (b), Rudresh Mahanthappa (as), Steve Lehman (as) What I've heard so far sounds great... interesting combination of the two altos, plus guitar. Quote
king ubu Posted May 7, 2010 Report Posted May 7, 2010 That sounds good! I recently picked up a Lehman disc on Pi - pretty intriguing stuff! And of course I mentioned seing Mahanthappa live twice recently (with Indo-Pak Coalition and in duo with Vijay Iyer). Also bought the disc with Kadri Gopalnath but it hasn't made it on top of the listening pile yet... Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted May 9, 2010 Report Posted May 9, 2010 http://rudreshm.bandcamp.com/ "Summit" with Bunky Green... Whew! Quote
jeffcrom Posted May 9, 2010 Report Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) http://rudreshm.bandcamp.com/ "Summit" with Bunky Green... Whew! I finally managed to download that last night. I had tried half a dozen times with no luck. Then, last night, I tried using a different email address, and it worked. ..?.. Anyway, it's playing right now, and it's hot! Edited May 9, 2010 by jeffcrom Quote
kh1958 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) From the Pi website (dated April 22): Ben Ratliff of The New York Times wrote a fantastic review of Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green’s Apex premier show at the Jazz Standard in NYC. The band is in the studio today and tomorrow recording for Pi Recordings. Look for the release, featuring Jason Moran and Jack DeJohnette, in the fall. Edited June 6, 2010 by kh1958 Quote
BruceH Posted June 6, 2010 Report Posted June 6, 2010 From the Pi website (dated April 22): Ben Ratliff of The New York Times wrote a fantastic review of Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky Green’s Apex premier show at the Jazz Standard in NYC. The band is in the studio today and tomorrow recording for Pi Recordings. Look for the release, featuring Jason Moran and Jack DeJohnette, in the fall. I'll be looking. Quote
papsrus Posted June 6, 2010 Report Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) http://rudreshm.bandcamp.com/ "Summit" with Bunky Green... Whew! Very nice. Man! ... thanks for the link Bill. Will be watching for that Pi release. Edited June 6, 2010 by papsrus Quote
relyles Posted June 6, 2010 Report Posted June 6, 2010 I attended one of the sets at the Jazz Standard. Fantastic music. Looking forward to the release. Quote
BFrank Posted June 6, 2010 Report Posted June 6, 2010 Next weekend at Yoshi's Oakland: The Jack DeJohnette Group feat. Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, George Colligan & Jerome Harris Quote
JSngry Posted June 6, 2010 Report Posted June 6, 2010 Next weekend at Yoshi's Oakland: The Jack DeJohnette Group feat. Rudresh Mahanthappa, David Fiuczynski, George Colligan & Jerome Harris whoa.... that's a group that has potential to do some serious damage (in the best sense of the word). Sure wish I could be there! Quote
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