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Rewind That

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Christian Scott

 
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A young New Orleans trumpeter conflates elements of rock and early hip-hop with bop improvisation…

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    Just 22, New Orleans trumpeter Scott conflates elements of rock and early hip-hop with bop improvisation. At its best, as on the splendid title track, it sounds akin to Gil Evans-era Miles Davis and then his In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew period, mixed with the warm electric keyboards of Joe Zawinul and the stark, fat-toned horn of Wayne Shorter in early Weather Report. It’s easy to understand why “Rewind That,” has been given such uneven reviews: Unlike the woven engagement of most bop ensembles, the mix seems layered and differential, with Scott’s bold, piquant trumpet tones looming over a matte of furry Fender Rhodes and fuzzy guitar lines, with crisp drum and bass riffs practically stenciling in the beats. Although Scott’s compositional skills (he finished Berklee in half the required time) can’t quite bear the burden of nine originals among the eleven tunes (a mundane “So What” is one of the covers), the results are frequently invigorating and augur well for his future.

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