Robinson, Jason
Cuneiform, 2012, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 19.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 3
Sound: 3
Score:
O’s Notes: The title of Jason Robinson’s (sax) latest encounter intrigued us. It references the ancient Greek soothsayer Tiresias the blind prophet of Thebes, a man who changed gender and then back again. In relation to the music Robinson draws on the numerical symmetry of the mythical character, a relationship between 7 and 2. His supporting musicians include Marcus Rojas (tuba), Marty Ehrlich (sax), Drew Gress (b) and Liberty Ellman (g). The resulting eight original compositions have quite a bit of character extending into free jazz on occasion while maintaining poise. “Radiate” is a captivating tune and one of the highlights of the set.
Publicist: Braithwaite & Katz