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Magnolia

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by Ian Tordella

 
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Magnolia 07:27
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D's Melody 08:06
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Liam's Song 07:11
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The Way Through 06:48
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Shadow Dancing 05:43
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The Red Dot 08:40
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The Fall Guy 08:13
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“Restless, inquisitive and unstintingly melodic, Magnolia is a record that wants to take you places.”
–San Diego City Beat

“[Tordella] has the light, upper-register saxophone tone that Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, and Joe Lovano had as his ancestors.”
–Herman te Loo, JazzFlits Magazine

“Rather than simply showing us everything he can do with his horn, Tordella creates some wonderful melodies and solos which employ thematic variation and make enough use of negative space to keep things interesting.”
–David Hill, jazzhothouse.com


Magnolia is the debut release from southern California saxophonist and composer Ian Tordella. The album features Tordella in quintet and quartet formats along with guitarist Jeff Miles, bassist Jeff Denson, drummer Brian McLaughlin, and German pianist Florian Weber. Tordella's compositions range from rock-influenced post-jazz, to contemporary ballads, to swinging modern jazz. The playing, while never blatantly departing from form and melody, is adventurous and decidedly modern. Bassist Denson and pianist Weber (both members of Lee Konitz New Quartet) work seamlessly as a unit with Los Angeles drummer McLaughlin. Weber, who has toured in both the classical and jazz worlds, is a showcase of blazing technique and intriguing melodic ideas. Guitarist Miles lends unique color to the melodies as well as an angular solo on the second track. Tordella's striking improvisations range from understated to dense and winding, frequently making use of the saxophone's extended upper register.
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released 12 February 2010
Ian Tordella (tenor saxophone), Florian Weber (piano), Jeff Miles (guitar), Jeff Denson (bass), Brian McLaughlin (drums)
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tags:   jazz San Diego

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