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Dolphin Dance

from Convergence by Nick Maclean Quartet

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This album begins with a fitting homage to this ensemble's roots – the classic Herbie Hancock composition “Dolphin Dance”, a Maclean favourite, which originally appeared on Herbie's '65 release "Maiden Voyage". A performance of lyricism and introspection, the group starts this album's journey exhibiting a gentler side of their artistry - flowing and prismatic - in a tribute that demonstrates these musicians’ adoration for Hancock. Brownman's evocative solo showcases a rich, dark tone that moves from Miles Davis minimalism to Freddie Hubbard aggression, while Maclean's more Evans-esque approach is subtle and melodic. Special guest Jesse Dietschi, the group's original bassist who appeared on their 2017 release “Rites of Ascension”, delivers a solo that feels right at home in its inventiveness. After returning to a gentle melody the group finishes in an exciting climactic Latin jam that winds down little by little to finish on Brown's airstream into the mic. With Dietschi departing the band on this track, in many ways this 1st tune is reminiscent of Miles' "Seven Steps To Heaven" recording where the 50's musicians in Miles' camp made way for the new, younger 60's musicians, ushering in a new era of Miles' sound.

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from Convergence, released October 27, 2023
Composed by Herbie Hancock
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Nick Maclean -- piano
Brownman Ali -- trumpet, producer
Jesse Dietschi -- bass (special guest)
Jacob Wutzke -- drums
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Revolution Recording -- recording studio (Kim Cooke, booker)
Stephen Koszler -- head tracking engineer
Luke Schindler -- assistant tracking engineer
Wayne Ferguson -- piano tuner
Josh Bowman -- mix engineer
Justin Gray -- mastering engineer
Dean Shu -- cover art
Daryl Angier -- liner notes
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Thomas Varey -- director of photography
Brittany Farhat -- camera crew
Matthew Fong -- camera crew
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Canada Council for the Arts -- funding
Ontario Arts Council -- funding
Toronto Arts Council -- funding
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Browntasauras Records -- record label
Steve Danic (Browntasauras Records) -- publicist

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Nick Maclean Quartet Toronto, Ontario

This contemplative and often thrilling quartet's explorations of modern, original repertoire delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock's primordial 1960's Blue Note era recordings featuring Freddie Hubbard, while simultaneously paying apt tribute to some of the greatest improvisers in jazz history. ... more

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