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Behn Gillece – Parallel Universe – Posi-Tone Records

by Audiophile Audition | Mar 12, 2019 | Jazz CD Reviews

Behn Gillece – Parallel Universe – Posi-Tone Records PR8190, 53:39 ****1/2: Vibraphonist/composer shines on his fourth Posi-Tone release. (Behn Gillece – vibraphone; Stacy Dillard – tenor saxophone; Bruce Harris – trumpet; Art Hirahara – piano, Rhodes; David Wong – bass; Rudy Royston – drums) Vibraphonist Behn Gillece has released a highly crafted album of original compositions, Parallel Universe. Fronting an impressive sextet (Stacy Dillard /tenor saxophone; Bruce Harris/ trumpet; Art Hirahara/piano, Rhodes; David Wong/bass; Rudy Royston/drums), Gillecce offers insights into the musical contexts and the anecdotal personal stories that define his music. The opening track, “Break The Ice” is self-explanatory as vibraphone, piano, bass and drum execute an up tempo vamp that is joined adroitly by the saxophone and trumpet on lead. At 1:01, Gillece unleashes his first solo and it percolates with crisp runs. Next up to solo is Stacy Dillard on tenor saxophone who provides a muscular take before turning it over to Art Hirahara and his articulate style. Switching to Brazilian inspiration, the band carefully delves into this classic genre on “Bossa For R.M”. Dedicated to Roberto Menescal, there is a stellar unison lead, nimble vibraphone and saucy tenor. The title track explores duality in a polyrhythmic […]