Due for U.S. release on August 31st 2010, Scott Colley's upcoming album Empire
Colley notes that, “my last few records have definitely been more of a sonic landscape, especially 2010’s Empire. But on this recording I really wanted to be able to explore many different textures and think of it more as a blowing record.” It’s no surprise that the first step towards Seven was Colley. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2010 CD release of Empire on Discogs. Jazz - CAMJ 7828-2. Format: CD Album. Country: US. Genre: Jazz. Style: Contemporary Jazz. Scott Colley: Empire.
features an impressive line up of Ralph Alessi
b.1963
trumpet
'>Ralph Alessi on trumpet, b.1963
trumpet
Bill Frisell
b.1951
guitar
b.1951
guitar
'>Bill Frisell on guitar,
Craig Taborn
b.1970
keyboards
'>Craig Taborn on piano and rhodes, and b.1970
keyboards
Brian Blade
b.1970
drums
'>b.1970
drums
Brian Blade
Scott Colley Empire
on drums. “Empire' is yet another strong example of Scott Colley's skills not only as an improviser, but also as bandleader and composer. To preview the tune “Five-Two' from the upcoming release and view Scott's tour and press photos simply redeem your certificate number (6-66423969-76269) by following this link. Be sure to keep an eye out on Scott's official Facebook and Twitter pages for more updates to this preview!
Scott Colley Empire
Artist: Scott Colley
Title: Empire
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: C.A.M. Jazz[CAMJ 7828-2]
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue,log)
Total Time: 54:47
Total Size: 267 MB(+3%)
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Empire
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: C.A.M. Jazz[CAMJ 7828-2]
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue,log)
Total Time: 54:47
Total Size: 267 MB(+3%)
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. January (Colley) - 4:53
02. The Gettin Place (Colley) - 8:24
03. For Sophia (Colley) - 5:20
04. 5:30 am (Colley) - 7:24
05. Speculation (Colley) - 6:47
06. Tomorrowland (Colley) - 3:23
07. Now What? (Colley) - 6:14
08. Gut (Colley) - 4:08
09. Five-two (Colley) - 6:12
10. Five-two.2 (Colley) - 2:02
personnel :
Scott Colley - bass
Ralph Alessi - trumpet
Brian Blade - drums
Bill Frisell - electric guitar
Craig Taborn - piano
Since making his recording debut with Carmen McRae in the mid-'80s, Scott Colley has been one of the most in-demand bassists, working with Jim Hall and Andrew Hill, among dozens of others. But when Colley has had the opportunity to record as a leader, he has explored provocative originals interpreted with a crop of great players from his generation. Empire is centered around a core group consisting of electric guitarist Bill Frisell, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and drummer Brian Blade, with pianist Craig Taborn added on some tracks. A brief paragraph in the booklet describes the history of the speculative town of Empire, KS, which was undone and doomed to obscurity when the railroad was built well north of the town. Colley's songs have a lonely, haunting quality, especially in the finale to 'The Gettin Place,' with the simulation of a train at rest fading to the close. The ballad 'For Sophia' has a loping, rural flavor with Colley's melodic lead backed by Frisell and Blade. 'Speculation' showcases Colley's moody bassline and Taborn's sparse, dark piano. Perhaps the most emotional track is the Colley/Alessi duet, which has hints of Baroque music built into its structure. This often subtle release deserves a quiet setting to be truly appreciated, it is easily one of Scott Colley's finest recordings.~Ken Dryden
01. January (Colley) - 4:53
02. The Gettin Place (Colley) - 8:24
03. For Sophia (Colley) - 5:20
04. 5:30 am (Colley) - 7:24
05. Speculation (Colley) - 6:47
06. Tomorrowland (Colley) - 3:23
07. Now What? (Colley) - 6:14
08. Gut (Colley) - 4:08
09. Five-two (Colley) - 6:12
10. Five-two.2 (Colley) - 2:02
personnel :
Scott Colley - bass
Ralph Alessi - trumpet
Brian Blade - drums
Bill Frisell - electric guitar
Craig Taborn - piano
Since making his recording debut with Carmen McRae in the mid-'80s, Scott Colley has been one of the most in-demand bassists, working with Jim Hall and Andrew Hill, among dozens of others. But when Colley has had the opportunity to record as a leader, he has explored provocative originals interpreted with a crop of great players from his generation. Empire is centered around a core group consisting of electric guitarist Bill Frisell, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and drummer Brian Blade, with pianist Craig Taborn added on some tracks. A brief paragraph in the booklet describes the history of the speculative town of Empire, KS, which was undone and doomed to obscurity when the railroad was built well north of the town. Colley's songs have a lonely, haunting quality, especially in the finale to 'The Gettin Place,' with the simulation of a train at rest fading to the close. The ballad 'For Sophia' has a loping, rural flavor with Colley's melodic lead backed by Frisell and Blade. 'Speculation' showcases Colley's moody bassline and Taborn's sparse, dark piano. Perhaps the most emotional track is the Colley/Alessi duet, which has hints of Baroque music built into its structure. This often subtle release deserves a quiet setting to be truly appreciated, it is easily one of Scott Colley's finest recordings.~Ken Dryden