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Black Notes From the Deep Image
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  • Summary: The tenor saxophone is central to latest release for the British jazz that also features guest vocals from Omar Lye-Fook.
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Omar brings an elegant touch to Herbie Hancock’s Butterfly, and snappy vitality to opener Rules. Robert Mitchell’s piano shines among a supporting trio, and Pine, whether in contemplation or post-bop flurry, shows why he’s still top dog.
  2. Oct 26, 2017
    80
    Black Notes from the Deep is a jazz album deeply engaged with classy, 21st century soul, yet it refuses skittering, schizophrenic jumping around. Instead it flows seamlessly; it's smartly, even ingeniously arranged and expertly played and produced. In its sheer quality, it underscores Pine's continuing role as the true boss of British jazz.
  3. Mojo
    Oct 26, 2017
    80
    This excellent new record encapsulates Pine's eclecticism with its amalgam of cool jazz and sultry R&B flavours. [Nov 2017, p.101]
  4. Uncut
    Oct 26, 2017
    70
    The four collaborations her with Brit-soul Omar are rather dated pieces of junglist-tinted acid jazz, but elsewhere Pine's orthodox, instrumental ballads are exquisite and well-written. [Dec 2017, p.30]