Friedlander, Elam
Cellar Jazz, 2024, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 31.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 75
O’s Notes: Israeli bassist, composer Elam Friedlander leads a quartet with Abraham Burton (t-sax), Eric McPherson (d) and Luis Perdomo (p) for his latest release Sound Elements. Burton opens “Fire” like an inferno, the first of five unique original tracks. He relaxes a bit yet remains intense on “Air”. Our favorite is “Water” with fine work by McPherson opening on the cymbals followed by Perdomo’s soothing piano.
Publicist: Lisa Reedy Promotions
