Billy Bang Quintet - Rainbow Gladiator
Review by Kristof Devos
Rainbow Gladiator, the latest release from the Billy Bang Quintet, is a dazzling display of musical virtuosity. The album features a collection of original compositions that showcase the band's exceptional talent and creativity.
From the opening track, "Rainbow Gladiator," listeners are drawn into a world of pulsing rhythms and intricate melodies. The quintet seamlessly blends elements of jazz, blues, and world music to create a sound that is both familiar and unique.
Each member of the band shines on this album, with Billy Bang's violin soaring above the driving rhythms of bassist Todd Nicholson and drummer Newman Taylor Baker. Pianist Andrew Bemkey and saxophonist James Spaulding round out the group, adding depth and complexity to the already rich sound.
Highlights of the album include the hauntingly beautiful "Reflections," featuring a stunning violin solo by Bang, and the infectious groove of "Funky Donkey."
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Gladiator | 14:24 | |
| Broken Strings | 2:46 | |
| Broken Strings (For Clarence Muse) | 2:44 | |
| Bang's Bounce | 3:26 | |
| Ebony Minstrel Man | 4:21 | |
| Bang's Bounce | 3:26 | |
| Yaa - Woman Born On Thursday (For Miss Laurel Van Horn) | 5:09 | |
| New York After Dark | 7:23 | |
| Yaa - Woman Born On Thursday | 5:12 |
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Catalog Numbers
- SN 1016
- 121 016-1
- 121016-2
Labels
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- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- online anhören
- online luisteren
Formats
- 6 × File
- MP3
- Album
- Reissue
- VBR
- Vinyl
- LP
- CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Kepach Music S.r.l. |
| Copyright (c) | Kepach Music S.r.l. |
| Recorded At | Barigozzi Studio |
| Published By | Ghazal Music |
| Distributed By | IREC Milano |
| Manufactured By | PhonoComp |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Charles Tyler |
| Baritone Saxophone | Charles Tyler |
| Artwork | Pick Up Studios |
| Bass | Wilber Morris |
| Drums | Dennis Charles |
| Engineer | Giancarlo Barigozzi |
| Liner Notes | Lee Jeske |
| Photography | Renzo Chiesa |
| Piano | Michele Rosewoman |
| Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini |
| Violin | Billy Bang |
| Composed By | Billy Bang |
| Cover | Pick Up Studios |
| Photography By | Renzo Chiesa |
Notes
- Recorded June 10 and 11, 1981 at Barigozzi Studios, Milano, Italy.
- ℗© 2008 Kepach Music Srl
- Recorded on 10, 11 June 1981 at Barigozzi Studios, Milano, Italy.
Barcodes
- ASIN: B002CFVMZ8
- Rights Society: S.I.A.E.
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, [symbol] small triangle, [small etch] unknown initials): SN 1016-A 11-9-81 I [symbol] [small etch]
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, [symbol] small triangle, [small etch] unknown initials): SN 1016-B 11-9-81 I [symbol] [small etch]
- Barcode: 0 27312 10162
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 6202
- Matrix / Runout: 121016-2 PHC
Summary by Kristof Devos
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