Double Demon

by Starlicker

Overview

Starlicker is a trio composed of cornet player Rob Mazurek (Chicago Underground Duo/Trio/Quartet and Exploding Star Orchestra, among others), vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz (also of Exploding Star Orchestra), and drummer John Herndon (Tortoise). The music these three men produce is jazz with a powerful rhythmic drive; Herdon's drumming throughout the disc is pummeling and constant, setting up a sturdy floor upon which Adasiewicz dances as Mazurek floats in the air. His melody lines are fluid and his tone is full; he avoids the swirling abstractions of his work alongside the late Bill Dixon in favor of almost-hard bop blowing. Some of this music recalls the mid-'60s work of vibist Bobby Hutcherson, on Blue Note albums like Stick-Up! and Dialogue. None of it is particularly avant-garde, if one takes that term to mean "dry and alienating." Much of it swings, in a rocking sort of way, and it has moments of serene, atmospheric beauty ("Triple Hex"). Highly recommended to fans of smart jazz that remembers to entertain. ~ Phil Freeman

Product Details

Release Date:	06/21/2011
Label:	DELMARK
UPC:	0038153201128

Tracks

1. Double Demon
2. Vodou Cinque
3. Orange Blossom
4. Andromeda
5. Triple Hex
6. Skull Cave

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Starlicker   Primary Artist
Jason Adasiewicz   Vibraphone
Rob Mazurek   Cornet
John Herndon   Drums

Technical Credits

Sheila Sachs   Design
Damon Locks   Artwork,Design
Robert G. Koester   Supervisor,Producer
Rob Mazurek   Composer
Greg Norman   Engineer,Mixing
Starlicker   Arranger
John Corbett   Liner Notes