In Real Time

by Artemis

Overview

The all-star jazz sextet Artemis further coalesce their sophisticated post-bop sound with their sophomore album, 2023's In Real Time. When the group debuted with 2020's eponymous title, the all-women group brought each of the member's extensive solo experience to bear on their vibrant group sound. While part of the line-up has shifted since then, the group (still led by pianist Renee Rosnes) sounds even more united. Part of this is due to the increased time Rosnes and her rhythm section partners, including bassist Noriko Ueda and drummer Allison Miller, have spent touring and performing together. Also returning is trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, whose warm tone and lithe, Kenny Wheeler-esque harmonies work as a bold herald to the group's lush interplay. Coming on board this time out are tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover and alto saxophonist/multi-reedist Alexa Tarantino, who both bring their distinctive improvisational styles to the fore. While originality is still at the core of Artemis' sound, there's a feeling that Rosnes and her bandmates are also exploring their influences. It's a vibe that's evident from the start on their sparkling rendition of longtime Pat Metheny keyboardist Lyle Mays' "Slink," a song culled from his 1985 self-titled album. Here, Artemis transform the contemporary synths of Mays' original into a more organic-sounding arrangement, one where the contrapuntal bass groove is nicely off-set by colorful flute, sax, and vocal harmonies. They further underscore the deep influences at play on In Real Time with album's closing take on Wayne Shorter's "Penelope" fleshing out the late sax legend's composition with Jensen's muted, night sky trumpet leads, Rosnes' luminous pianos chords, and spectral saxophone solo from Glover. Equally potent are the group's own originals, including Miller's "Bow and Arrow" (a roiling tune in the '60s hard bop tradition) and Tarantino's atmospheric waltz "Whirlwind" (recalling Miles Davis' '60s recordings). There's also Jensen's "Timber," her vocal-like trumpet textures framed by a funky '70s-style groove and Rosnes' dewy Fender Rhodes accents. While much of In Real Time evokes the deep well of the post-bop jazz tradition that inspires Artemis, they never fail to inspire on their own terms. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	05/05/2023
Label:	Blue Note
UPC:	0602448728555
Rank:	46539

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Artemis   Primary Artist,Primary Artist
Renee Rosnes   Piano,Vocals,Fender Rhodes
Allison Miller   Drums
Ingrid Jensen   Trumpet
Noriko Ueda   Bass
Alexa Tarantino   Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Nicole Glover   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Noriko Ueda   Composer,Arranger
James Farber   Mixing,Engineer,Recording,Mixing Engineer
Lyle Mays   Composer
Wayne Shorter   Composer
Mark Wilder   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Renee Rosnes   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Allison Miller   Arranger,Composer
Steven Sacco   Assistant Engineer,Assistant,Editing
Ingrid Jensen   Arranger,Composer
Ted Kurland   Executive Producer
Kevin Gray   Mastering Engineer
Alexa Tarantino   Arranger,Composer
Danny Melnick   Management,Production Coordination
Ebru Yildiz   Photography
Dylan Drummond   Production Assistant,Production Coordination