''Sometimes the Magic'' is an album by 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 ...

which was recorded in 2000 and released on the

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label the following year.

Reception

The

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review by Glenn Astarita said "Jane Ira Bloom looms as one of the most important soprano saxophonists in modern jazz. Armed with a distinctive tone and a proclivity to execute serpentine lines amid various tremolo and vibrato techniques, the artist also reaps the benefits of a topnotch rhythm section on this 2001 release". On ''

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'', Jim Santella stated "Most of the session allows for the passing of creative ideas back and forth between the four artists, keeping the mood quiet and making room for quiet contemplation. Bloom's gorgeous saxophone tone and unique method of presentation makes this and her live performances a special treat"Santella, J
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'' added, "With the sonorous Mark Dresser on bass and Vincent Bourgey replacing Fred Hersch on piano, this is a group that, if it played anywhere locally, would be worth braving rain, sleet, snow and dead of night to hear. They are, on record, as impressive as can be and a constant surprise."

Track listing

All compositions by Jane Ira Bloom except where noted # "Denver Snap" – 5:08 # "Now You See It" – 5:23 # "

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) – 3:03 # "Blue Poles" – 5:45 # "Pacific" – 4:53 # "Truth in Timbre" – 5:28 # "Without Words" – 4:36 # "In Everything" – 4:20 # "Varo" – 5:26 # "Many Landscapes" – 4:19 # "

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Burton Lane Burton Lane ( Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include '' Finian's Rainbow'' in 1947 and '' On a Clear Day Yo ...

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Personnel

– soprano saxophone, live electronics *Vincent Bourgeyx – piano *

Mark Dresser Mark Dresser (born September 26, 1952) is an American double bass player and composer. Career Dresser was born in Los Angeles, California, United States. In the 1970s, he was a member of Black Music Infinity led by Stanley Crouch and performed w ...

– double bass *

Bobby Previte Bobby Previte (born July 16, 1951 in Niagara Falls, New York) is a drummer, composer, and bandleader. He earned a degree in economics from the University at Buffalo, where he also studied percussion. He moved to New York City in 1979 and began ...

– drums

References

External links

* {{Authority control Arabesque Records albums Jane Ira Bloom albums 2001 albums