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ONE OF US | Ramona Borthwick Leitmotif002 | 2009  VIEW BLOG | ADD LISTENER COMMENTS |
Ramona Borthwick (piano, keyboard, voice) ‘ONE OF US’ is Ramona Borthwick’s newest CD release as a leader. The successor to her well-received debut ‘A New Leaf’, it showcases her evolution as an artist and composer. With a depth that stretches beyond her previous work, the ten compositions on the CD feature Ramona's distinctive multi-textural writing, piano playing and vocal styles. Stellar performances from trumpet player Ingrid Jensen, guitarist Noel Borthwick, bassist Johannes Weidenmueller and drummer Adam Cruz abound, making this ‘concept’ album a rewarding listener experience.
Track Listing:
All compositions by Ramona Borthwick © Leitmotif (ASCAP) |
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"Borthwick, who authored all the pieces in this self- produced and
self-released CD, walks both sides of the street, playing excellent, if not
quite distinctive, straightahead piano throughout, while adding her
shimmering, wordless soprano lines to selected ensembles along the way. She
does this sparingly, sometimes subtlety, and frequently hauntingly, never
scatting or soloing but instead embedding and camouflaging herself deep into
meticulously orchestrated unison lines in which her voice seems to float on
piano, guitar and horn...""Borthwick, who authored all the pieces in this self- produced and
self-released CD, walks both sides of the street, playing excellent, if not
quite distinctive, straightahead piano throughout, while adding her
shimmering, wordless soprano lines to selected ensembles along the way. She
does this sparingly, sometimes subtlety, and frequently hauntingly, never
scatting or soloing but instead embedding and camouflaging herself deep into
meticulously orchestrated unison lines in which her voice seems to float on
piano, guitar and horn..." —JOHN McDONOUGH, Downbeat Magazine [full review]
"I like the warm spiritual vibe, especially Borthwick's wordless vocals, a
la Flora Purim. "—PAUL de BARROS, Downbeat Magazine
"As impressive a pianist as Borthwick is, it is the strength and depth of the compositions which provides the lasting impression on this recording... One Of Us is a delightful reminder from Ramona Borthwick and her quintet that jazz this good never goes out of style."—IAN PATTERSON, AAJ [full review]
"Ramona Borthwick proves that there is some depth among younger
composers. Her bright work is agape at the immensity of all things. It
appears that she looks at the world with childlike wonder, but is also
privy to the true and deep nature of what she sees..."—RAUL d'GAMA ROSE, Editor, AAJ [full review]
"She's a fine player, displaying a style that has its roots in mainstream
jazz. Her solos are often lyrical (listen to the beauty and strength of the
title track) and she can really dig into her phrases. Her wordless vocals
add yet another color to several of the tracks, mixing well with the guitar
and trumpet or flugelhorn."
—RICHARD KAMIN [full review]
"The recording (One of Us) radiates top-flight professionalism in every respect, with imaginative, rhythmically buoyant originals throughout as well as wonderfully assured, distinguished ensemble and solo playing by each performer. The production values and recorded sound are outstanding and distinctive, too.
Brava and kudos for this remarkable and impressive accomplishment!"
—JACK GALLAGHER
[More reviews on ONE OF US]
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