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- Summary: The saxophonist is better known for his recent work on David Bowie's Blackstar and this release was inspired by the pop icon, including two covers of his songs.
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- Record Label: Motéma Music
- Genre(s): Jazz, Modern Creative, Modern Jazz, Electric Jazz
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Oct 28, 2016Such repetition-based and anthemic music can pall for some jazzers, but it’s nonetheless a formidable set with a darkly seductive power.
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Oct 28, 2016Because of their association with Bowie, the quartet's Beyond Now will get attention from a wider range of music fans than a jazz album normally would. But this record warrants attention on its own merits because it showcases the exciting, genre-blurring sound of a sophisticated band coming into its own.
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MojoOct 28, 2016The music draws on '70s fusion, post-rock and free jazz, and throughout McCaslin's sax expresses boldness, anger, beauty, joy. [Nov 2016, p.92]
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The WireNov 8, 2016It's a genuine pleasure to hear an ensemble this aesthetically united working at such a high level. [Nov 2016, p.61]
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UncutOct 28, 2016Of their own material, "Glory" best captures the ensemble in full flight--fluid rhythms, breakneck percussion and melodic patterns--while the sweeping "Remain" foregrounds McCaslin's expressive sax skills. [Dec 2016, p.32]
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Oct 28, 2016Overall, the half of Beyond Now that focuses on McCaslin’s original material fares far better, and should be sought out by anyone who wants another experience of the invention heard on Blackstar.