Search - Children on the Corner :: Rebirth

Rebirth
Children on the Corner
Rebirth
Genres: Jazz, Pop, R&B
 
  •  Track Listings (8) - Disc #1


     
?

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Children on the Corner
Title: Rebirth
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sonance
Release Date: 10/14/2003
Genres: Jazz, Pop, R&B
Styles: Jazz Fusion, Funk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 823787100820

Similarly Requested CDs

 

CD Reviews

The musical children of Miles reborn
James W. Goetsch | Studio City, CA. USA | 10/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"All through jazz history, Miles' groups were incubators of young talent, and this record brings together some of the artists that sprang forth from his bands of 70s and early 80s. The title of this project is a reference to that role as well as to the seminal record of that area, "On The Corner". The key player here is Michael Henderson, who not only was on that recording, but provided the bass that was virtually the backbone of all of Miles' groundbreaking recordings of the early 70's. Here he's teamed with Ndugu Chancler, who toured with Miles and Michael just after the "Live Evil" record. Chancler and Henderson are so locked in that it's a blast just to listen to these two guys. But essential to the unique sound of "On The Corner" was tabla, and this record is fortunate to have the man from that recording, Badal Roy, who merges brilliantly with these two. Sonny Fortune, who came on the band not long after that release, shows that still he's pushing himself into new territory like he did with Miles in '74 and '75; it's like watching an painter in his studio sketching new works. Barry Finnerty, who was on Miles' comeback record "Man with The Horn", shifts back and forth from the chopping rhythm to a variety of leads that were essential to the sound of Miles' groups at that time. The keyboardist here, Michael Wolf, didn't play with Miles, but is clearly a serious student while adding his own unique personality (always what Miles sought from his players).So this record is a big breath of fresh air for jazz fans who don't believe that jazz should have stopped in 1967. And for the DJs that are checking out past jazz masters through releases like the "Verve Remixed" series, here's some real live present day jazz masters pushing on in new directions, in the way Miles taught them."
Forward-reaching homage to Miles Davis...
J. Lund | SoCal, USA | 10/19/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I tend to be disappointed with Miles Davis alumni reunions (or similar recreations), my reasoning being that attempts revisit M.D.'s past are contrary to his own forward-looking musical philosophy. However, I'd say that while Children On The Corner may include mostly former Davis sidemen (bassist Michael Henderson, reedman Sonny Fortune, drummer Ndugu Chancler, percussionist Badal Roy, guitarist Barry Finnerty, and non-Miles keyboardist Michael Wolff), they generally recreate the spirit rather than the letter of Davis' past, which to me is the preferable way to pay homage. Maybe the fact that only Henderson played with Davis for an extended period of time (1970-75) is a factor, but this group seems to have set the stage for separating themselves from Davis' legacy, even when playing tunes associated with it. The live performance documented here begins quite Miles-like with the driving Zawinul tune DIRECTIONS, but over the course of 20-plus minutes the track takes fresh turns with each soloist. Several ON THE CORNER tunes (NEW YORK GIRL, BLACK SATIN) take on quite a different sound and approach, too, as does Bb PHILLY FUNK (a retitled version of AGHARTA's opening theme). There are three non-Davis tracks (OAKLAND RAGA, the acoustic piano showcase MADIMBA, TONE POEM) that are built to feature the current personnel. Although these cuts take COTC out from under the Davis umbrella, I'd say that's a good thing, indicating the group is about establishing it's own identity. In effect, they are using Davis as a launching point, not as its entire reason for being.Like Miles' 1970s music, there are a few times when the music gets a bit "out." Also like Davis at his best, when it gets out someone brings it back in...and vice versa. This effective balance keeps things edgy without getting out of hand. Overall, REBIRTH shows a group effectively paying tribute to the master, while also taking steps out of Miles' shadow."