''Mental Weather'' is a studio album by american jazz saxophonist

Jane Ira Bloom Jane Ira Bloom (born January 12, 1955) is an American jazz soprano saxophonist and composer. Early years Bloom was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joel and Evelyn Bloom. She began as a pianist and drummer, later switching to the alto saxophon ...

. The album was released on January 30, 2008 by Outline Records label.

Reception

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'' commented, "Mental Weather begins and ends delicately, with Jane Ira Bloom’s soprano sax dueting with pianist Dawn Clement, and later standing alone, playing the standard “This Nearly Was Mine” following an original rumination. In both situations, Bloom’s engaging tone and sense of lyricism come across in the first few notes, which indicates why she has been such a highly regarded and lauded musician. And whether the album sticks to that subdued approach or amps things up a bit, the performance keeps the interest level high." ''

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'' 's John Kelman stated, "Cleverly skirting the edges of the avant without losing sight of the importance of melody, ''Mental Weather'' is a compelling evolutionary set for Bloom, whose career continues to be marked by gradual but inexorable growth." Michael G. Nastos of

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noted, "This is a complete and wonderful recording from start to finish, track-to-track, and continues to proffer the notion that Jane Ira Bloom is at the peak of her formative powers. It's a project that cannot come more highly recommended." ''

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'' 's Jeff Simon added, "There are no bad Jane Ira Bloom records. She's a national treasure. One way or another, every new disc of hers proves it."

Track listing

Personnel

– soprano saxophone *

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– double bass * Matt Wilson – drums, percussion *Dawn Clement – piano, electric piano

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