Dance Kobina
Joe Chambers
Awards:
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, March 2023
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AllMusic, Editor's Choice, February 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week, 10th February 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
The holistic, evolutionary approach and stellar performances on Dance Kobina make it Chambers' finest as a leader for Blue Note.
Dance Kobina
Joe Chambers
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Awards:
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, March 2023
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AllMusic, Editor's Choice, February 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week, 10th February 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
The holistic, evolutionary approach and stellar performances on Dance Kobina make it Chambers' finest as a leader for Blue Note.
About
Drummer, percussionist, vibraphonist, composer, and Blue Note legend Joe Chambers returns with Dance Kobina, his 3rd album as a leader for Blue Note which explores the deep musical connection between Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Argentinian, and African music. The follow-up to his 2021 album 'Samba de Maracatu' was co-produced by pianist Andrés Vial and recorded in both New York and Montreal. The album presents compelling Chambers originals including 'Gazelle Suite,' 'Ruth,' and 'Caravanserai,' as well as vibrant interpretations of pieces by Vial, Kurt Weill, Joe Henderson, and Karl Ratzer.
Contents and tracklist
- Joe Chambers (drums), Joe Chambers (percussion), Joe Chambers (vibraphone), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Rick Germanson (piano)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: The Samurai Hotel
- Joe Chambers (drums), Andrés Vial (piano), Caoilainn Power (alto saxophone), Elli Miller Maboungou (drums), Ira Coleman (double bass), Michael Davidson (vibraphone)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: Studio Mixart
- Joe Chambers (drums), Joe Chambers (percussion), Joe Chambers (vibraphone), Emilio Valdés (percussion), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Marvin Carter (alto saxophone), Rick Germanson (piano)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: The Samurai Hotel
- Joe Chambers (drums), Joe Chambers (vibraphone), Emilio Valdés (percussion), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Rick Germanson (piano)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: The Samurai Hotel
- Joe Chambers (drums), Andrés Vial (piano), Caoilainn Power (alto saxophone), Elli Miller Maboungou (drums), Ira Coleman (double bass), Michael Davidson (vibraphone)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: Studio Mixart
- Joe Chambers (drums), Andres Vial (bombo), Andres Vial (piano), Caoilainn Power (alto saxophone), Elli Miller Maboungou (drums), Ira Coleman (double bass), Michael Davidson (marimba), Michael Davidson (vibraphone)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: Studio Mixart
- Joe Chambers (drums), Joe Chambers (percussion), Joe Chambers (vibraphone), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Rick Germanson (piano)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: The Samurai Hotel
- Joe Chambers (drums), Joe Chambers (percussion), Joe Chambers (vibraphone), Emilio Valdés (percussion), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Marvin Carter (tenor saxophone), Rick Germanson (piano)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: The Samurai Hotel
- Joe Chambers (drums), Joe Chambers (percussion), Joe Chambers (vibraphone), Mark Lewandowski (bass), Rick Germanson (piano)
- Recorded: 2022
- Recording Venue: The Samurai Hotel
Spotlight on this release
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Joe Chambers, 'Dance Kobina'
10th Feb 2023
The American drummer, vibraphonist and composer finds familiarities between jazz and the music of Latin America & Africa on his latest Blue Note album, and third as bandleader.
Awards and reviews
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JazzwiseEditor's ChoiceMarch 2023
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AllMusicEditor's ChoiceFebruary 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week10th February 2023
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Presto Recordings of the YearFinalist 2023
February 2023
The holistic, evolutionary approach and stellar performances on Dance Kobina make it Chambers' finest as a leader for Blue Note.
March 2023
Two bands are featured, one based in New York, the other in Montreal, and the leader’s precise rhythmic drive is compelling. Chambers multitracked vibraphone solos are equally gripping, and are scattered throughout this excellent release.
