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QUIET FREEDOM Quiet Freedom Part I - Quiet Freedom Part II - Bear's Den - Ha Bloody Ha 1999 NYOS 005 Alison
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| "NYJOS is a more recent creation than the better-established NYOS, but has already made a significant mark since its inaugural concert in 1996. The principle music on this debut CD, Nikki Yeoh's two-part suite Quiet Freedom, is the outfit's most ambitious project. The brilliant young pianist was commissioned to write the work over a two year period in 1998-99, and produced an engaging and testing piece which combines classic big band disciplines with a distinctly contemporary feel. She achieves structural unity largely through rhythm rather than complex ensemble writing, although there is much intricate textural play to keep the band on their toes. The lithe grooves provide a launch pad for the soloists (Yeoh limits herself to conducting).....Julian Arguelles's atmospheric Ha Bloody Ha and a more freely structured piece for sextet fill out the disc." The Scotsman | |