Not In Our Name (2005)

Product Summary UPC: 00602498292488 Release Date: 8/30/2005 Buy.com Sku: 63998879 Item#: M2H6RL Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Not In Our Name ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 2. This Is Not America ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 3. Blue Anthem ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 4. America The Beautiful Medley: America The Beautiful / Lift Every Voice And Sing / Skies Of America ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 5. Amazing Grace ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 6. Goin' Home ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 7. Thoughout ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra 8. Adagio ~ Charlie Haden & The Liberation Music Orchestra (P) 2005 Universal Music Jazz France (C) 2005 Universal Music Jazz France   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Personnel: Steve Cardenas (guitar); Miguel Zenon (alto saxophone); Chris Cheek, Tony Malaby (tenor saxophone); Michael Rodriguez , Seneca Black (trumpet); Ahnee Sharon Freeman (French horn); Curtis Fowlkes (trombone); Joe Daley (tuba); Carla Bley (piano); Charlie Haden (bass instrument); Matt Wilson (drums). Recording information: Rome, Italy (2004). With a cover that directly references bassist Charlie Haden's first recording under his own name, 1969's LIBERATION MUSIC ORCHESTRA, this 2005 album features an updated version of the LMO ensemble. As on the earlier disc, the spirit here is one of peaceful protest; while the former outing was in reaction to the Vietnam War, this record takes the George W. Bush administration to task, especially regarding the war in Iraq. Pianist Carla Bley is the only returning member of the original LMO. As before, she proves to be a triple threat with her dexterous playing, intuitive conducting, and inventive arrangements. Haden, of course, anchors these tunes (which include his own eclectic title track and a soulful rendition of "Amazing Grace") with his formidable--though never flashy--bass work, allowing the other musicians, particularly guitarist Steve Cardenas and trombonist Curtis Fowlkes, to shine. This is big-band music that can shift with ease from avant-garde passages to swinging melodies, and the talent on hand adds weight to the underlying messages. Although it's difficult to express political outrage with jazz instrumentals, the LMO does exactly that on NOT IN OUR NAME, conveying discontent, sadness, and even hope with a potent, masterful set of songs. Producer: Ruth Cameron; Charlie Haden; Carla Bley Musical Guests Carla Bley   Compilation Appearances Ringo Rama No One Knows American Dreams House That Trane Built: Story of Impulse Records Guitar Visions Federico Fellini Nino Rota (ultimat Blending Times   Associated Artists and Works In The Year Of The Dragon ~ Allen, Geri Allen, Geri Allen, Geri Artists, Various Bley, Paul Bogdanovic, Dusan Cherry, Don (Jazz) Cherry, Don (Jazz) Coleman, Ornette Deep In The Blues ~ Cotton, James Deep In The Blues ~ Cotton, James (Blues) When the Heart Dances ~ Elling, Kurt Escoude, Christian When the Heart Dances ~ Hobgood, Lawrence Konitz, Lee Konitz, Lee Metheny, Pat Metheny, Pat Mingus Dynasty Rubalcaba, Gonzalo Simopoulos, Nana Taylor, John (Piano) Togashi, Masahiko Various Artists Various Artists Zeitlin, Denny   Technical Info Release Date : 08/30/2005 Original Release Date : 2005 Catalog ID : 0004949 Label : Verve (USA) Number of Discs : 1 Studio/Live : Studio Mono/Stereo : Stereo SPAR Code : n/a UPC : 00602498292488   Professional Reviews Down Beat (p.66) - 3 stars out of 5 - "The title tune is Haden's and is a brisk, 32-bar waltz nicely showcasing Miguel Zenon's lyrical alto. Steve Cardenas' acoustic guitar sails smoothly over the melody."    Related Videos Randy Jackson: Randy Jack...