Pioneering Cellist Abdul Wadud Dies at 75
Abdul Wadud, a cellist who pioneered the use of his instrument as a vehicle for jazz improvisation, died August 10 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was … Read More “Pioneering Cellist Abdul Wadud Dies at 75”
Remy Le Boeuf isn’t afraid of beauty. The second release featuring his Assembly of Shadows big band doesn’t tell a sweeping story like the group’s 2019 eponymous debut, but Architecture of Storms might be even more satisfying as he continues to develop a sumptuous orchestral language drawing on minimalism, 1970s film scores, Mingus, and Gil Evans. Stocked with vivid improvisers, the ensemble serves as a sleek vehicle for his unabashedly ravishing themes. ANDREW GILBERT
Learn more about Architecture of Storms at Amazon and Bandcamp.
Read our review here.