Finn, James - Plaza Del Toros
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CLEANFEEDCF34
Dominic Duval, bass/James Finn, tenor sax/Warren Smith, drums.
"James Finn not only plays brilliantly, but he also produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered this CD single-handedly. The album features bassist Dominic Duval, Downbeat Magazine 2003 Award recipient of 'Talent Deserving Wide Recognition' along with legendary percussionist Warren Smith. In the liner notes, Frank Rubolino writes,"James crafts a masterful conceptual portrait overflowing with potency and warmth. The music of three exceptional musicians merges into one harmonious outpouring of stimulating beauty." Steve Smith of Time Out Magazine NY writes, "One of music's signal pleasures is the arrival of a performer whose sound and conception are so mature and fully formed, you can't help but ponder under what barrel they've previously been hidden. Ecstatic-jazz newcomer James Finn makes precisely that impression." Matthew Sumera, of One Final Note wrote, "It'd be safe to say that the story of 2004 in creative improvised music is James Finn's arrival as a leader." For this venture, James chose to capture in music the essence of the bullfight in all its radiant glory. The bullfight is the life and breath of Spain. It has a tradition dating back several thousand years when Greek and Roman influences transformed religious sacrifice into a spectacular for the people. It is passionately endorsed by that country's populace. The sport is majestic, regal, and a skilled work of choreographed artistry. In keeping with those qualities, James has generated a stunning work of musical art depicting the power, emotions, and elation emerging from the contest. James Finn's story is one, like so many, who has struggled for many years in order to finally receive some recognition and success. Back in 1991, Jimmy Heath, impressed with James' talent, described him as "someone who had fallen through the cracks." Yes, finally, James is beginning to be heard. He says, "God willing, NOW IS MY TIME."