The Jack DeJohnette Complex

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Total Tracks: 8   Total Length: 39:36

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Interview: Jack DeJohnette

By Britt Robson, eMusic Contributor

The longer you look at the nearly 50-year career of drummer, composer and pianist Jack DeJohnette - and you have to look a long, long time to do it justice - the more amazing his imprint on the course of jazz becomes. DeJohnette has logged time with an incredible array of iconic players and scenes. Legendary names like John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins all show up on his resume. He… more »

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Drummer Jack DeJohnette’s debut as a leader (which has been reissued on CD) has quite a bit of variety. The music ranges from advanced swinging to brief free improvisations and some avant-funk. DeJohnette (who doubles on melodica) is joined by Bennie Maupin (on tenor and flute), keyboardist Stanley Cowell, bassists Miroslav Vitous and Eddie Gomez, and drummer Roy Haynes. He uses six different combinations of musicians on the eight songs (five of his originals, John Coltrane’s “Miles’ Mode,” Cowell’s “Equipoise” and Vitous’ “Mirror Image”). Intriguing and generally successful music. – Scott Yanow