Album Review
Jamieson, Andrew – “Heard The Voice” – [Edgetone Records]
Hemroid The Leader 3/9/2016 CD, Jazz
Dedicated to spiritual transformation at the piano, Andrew Jamieson earned his Master’s degree in music composition from Mills College. Passionate about black gospel music, he plays for faith communities in Oakland and San Leandro. Jamieson is also a free improviser with Ell3 and Nine Fingers. “Heard The Voice” is his attempt to integrate these traditions. African American church music is reconstructed with an eye towards Sun Ra, John Cage, and free improvisation. Reharmonized and improvised passages illustrate the struggle and fervor of a spiritual journey. Harmonies recall Thelonious Monk. Descending harmonies and extensive use of the pedal gives the music a wild conflict. We have other versions of many of these traditional songs in the library from artists like Mahalia Jackson and Fishbone.
you heard it 14 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 2321 days ago, Cousin Louie played and I Said
- 2487 days ago, Mance played and I Said
- 2489 days ago, Number 6 played We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder
- 2490 days ago, Carson Street played Elijah Rock/Hush
- 2491 days ago, Cousin Mary played Amen
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