Flight
by Dave Stapleton
  • Record Label: Edition
  • Release Date: Jun 19, 2012
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    May 30, 2012
    100
    Stapleton's writing for this recording, satisfies on every level.
  2. BBC Music
    May 30, 2012
    80
    Even though much of the album is inwardly gazing, there are repeated outbreaks of jazz toughness.
  3. The Guardian
    May 30, 2012
    80
    It could have been trimmed a shade, but it's another leap forward for a fast-developing European jazz original.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    May 30, 2012
    60
    Combining the sounds and textures of jazz quartet and string quartet is a tricky business, and there are moments here when the two seem about to come unstuck.

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Refall
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    What an utterly beautiful record. Dave Stapleton and his line up (including the vibrant Marius Neset) really deliver something special here.What an utterly beautiful record. Dave Stapleton and his line up (including the vibrant Marius Neset) really deliver something special here. How this man has only 91 listeners on Spotify is beyond me. This album doesn't have to be difficult - it features plenty of accessible melodies. I am not a jazz connoisseur, but I loved every bit of this album. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
  2. RomanRaifeld
    Sep 9, 2012
    9
    It's like a fresh air record, a bit of sad however... Marvelous combination of strings which remind you of an academic classical musicIt's like a fresh air record, a bit of sad however... Marvelous combination of strings which remind you of an academic classical music existance and standard jazzy aproaches.… Full Review »
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