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| | Standard of Language | | | Music Artist : | | Kenny Garrett | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Warner Bros / Wea | | Release Date : | | 2003-03-11 | | Store Price : | | $13.96 | | Artistopia's Price: $13.96 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. What Is This Thing Called Love
2. Kurita Sensei
3. XYZ
4. Native Tongue
5. Chief Blackwater
6. Doc Tone's Short Speech
7. Just A Second To Catch My Breath
8. Gendai
9. Standard Of Language I II III
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Absolutely Phenomenal
Submitted on: 2009-08-03 |
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This is quite possibly Kenny's best album to date, though Songbook is close behind. The difference here is the intensity level. Whereas Songbook contains mainly two truly high-energy tunes, Standard of Language puts out tons of them (I recommend "What Is This Thing Called Love?," "Chief Blackwater," "Gendai" and "Standard of Language I II III."), a sonic representation of the stress of the time; the album was recorded during the week of the September 11th Attacks. I suggest, however, finding value in the music itself and the energy created, instead of looking to the background of the music for support.
There are virtually no low points on the CD--except for Kenny's sub-par soprano performance on "Kurita Sensei"--and I would recommend this album to any true Kenny Garrett fans. For those just getting into jazz music, I caution you that you may be blown out of your chair when listening to this album. Check out his earlier release, Songbook, before you dive into this sea of intensity.
All in all, AMAZING ALBUM. Never bought a better record in my life. |
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 tanked and over the top
Submitted on: 2009-01-10 |
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high octane, never lets up, sax almost flies out of his hands. in the tradition of joe henderson and john coltrane, but more. maybe he believes his alto is a tenor, or sometimes a trumpet. and very hip, a sound that resonates for young audiences.
it's not about anything I say about this cd, what it is is the copy i own is a replacement copy and, like my first copy, this one gets a lot of play.
highly recommended.
kenny garrett alto and soprano saxophones
vernell brown piano
charnett moffett bass
chris dave drums
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FAVORITE KENNY GARRETT RECORDING
Submitted on: 2007-04-16 |
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| Wow this album is absolutely amazing. I found out about Kenny Garrett roughly a year ago through a friend. The first album of his that I picked up was Black Hope. That album is great but none of his recordings compare to Standard of Language. This album is absolutely gorgeous, in a musical sense. It is soooo intense at times and it is so relaxing at others. These songs WILL stick into your head. especially XYZ and Gendai. Wow those are amazing songs, I love them so much that I want to put it together in my quartet. This album is a must have, definitely one of my favorite jazz recording, definitely one of the best jazz recordings to date. you MUST buy this. |
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 Too Intense A Standard
Submitted on: 2007-03-16 |
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| I purchased this after hearing Garrett on Woody Shaw's SOLID and reading a very favorable review in the Penguin Guide to Jazz. STANDARD is certainly an impressive effort, with a lot of talent on display. Garrett is a fine alto sax player, clearly influenced (at least here and on PURSUANCE, which I prefer over this one) by John Coltrane, but with his own style. He gets kudos for writing most of these songs and co-producing the album. However, for me, there is way too much emphasis on technique (and overall effect--maybe in response to the 9/11 attacks?), while melody, group interplay, and beauty are shortchanged. I do enjoy a couple of the slower numbers, but overall this has not been an especially enjoyable listening experience--and I've given it several tries. I love Garrett's playing on SOLID (see above), but am ready to trade this one in. |
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NOW you're speaking my language!
Submitted on: 2005-02-10 |
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It seems so long ago that Kenny Garretts stunning masterpiece "Songbook" established him as the definitive new voice in straight-ahead jazz. It was actually only 8 years ago.
His last few efforts is what made it SEEM so much longer ago. Somehow he found himself mired in the "smooth jazz zone", a place were no self respecting true jazz musician should ever find themselves.
I do realize that people do have to eat and pay the bills so I guess it's understandable to forgive Kenny Garrett for kicking out a few radio-friendly, cookie-cutter, psuedo jazz CD's that will sell in mass quantities. But guess who back?
Standard of Language is not only a return to form to Kenny Garrett, but may perhaps be his finest moments. I originally reserved that title for his "Pursuance" Coltrane tribute CD with support from Pat Methany...but this one is gaining on it fast!
This starts out hard-boping and never lets up...culminating with a stunning 12 minute, 4 movement opus...a minature Love Supreme if you will.
Personally my favorite tracks are 3,5 and particularly 8 where drummer Chris Dave makes you forget that Kenny used to employ Jeff "Tain" Watts...one of the best in the business.
If you enjoyed Songbook and Pursuance...then this is the CD for you. If you, on the other hand, preferred the lite fare of his last couple releases...then you better stay away and just pick up the latest Boney James or Rick Braun.
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