Rabble Without A Cause
Wednesday August 5th, 2020 with Ron Steeds
Rudresh Mahanthappa Quintet record BIRD CALLS August 5, 2014
Saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa examines the influence of Charlie Parker through a 21st century jazz lens. Featuring Matt Mitchell, François Moutin, Rudy Royston, and 20-year-old trumpet prodigy Adam O’Farrill. In Rudresh Mahanthappa's own words: "It’s easy to say that Bird influenced modern music without dissecting that notion. If I had any agenda for this album, it was to really demonstrate that. This music says, ‘Yes, Bird’s influence is absolutely indelible, and here’s why.’ This is music that is all directly inspired by Charlie Parker, but it sounds as modern as anything today.‛ The album is also a passion project for Mahanthappa, who counts Parker as one of his earliest and most enduring inspirations, saying, ‚Bird has always been a huge influence on me.‛
| Break Tune Arthur Blythe - In The Tradition - Columbia |
| Set 1 |
| Bird Calls #1 Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| On The DL (based on Donna Lee) Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Bird Calls #2 Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Chillin' (based on Relaxin' At Camarillo) Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Set 2 |
| Bird Calls #3 Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Talin Is Thinking (based on Parker's Mood) Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Both Hands (based on Dexterity) Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Bird Calls #4 Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Set 3 |
| Gopuram (based on Steeplechase) Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
| Maybe Later (based on Now's The Time) Rudresh Mahanthappa - Bird Calls - ACT Records |
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