World Rhythm Band
An unexpected cross-fertilisation: contemporary jazz melody and harmony joined with rhythmic traditions of the Third World, especially West Africa, in a distinctive ensemble sound.
The World Rhythm Band offers a rare blend even among today’s mixed traditions and cross-fertilisations. Contemporary jazz melody and harmony meet rhythmic practices of the Third World, played by five skilled instrumentalists with a growing reputation in Australia’s southern states.
Across six pieces the music moves between West African rhythmic drive, Turkish classical saz colour, and jazz harmony, with percussion, bass, keyboards and winds held in a tight, conversational balance.
Reviews
The music blends the rhythms of Africa and contemporary jazz, incorporating modern instruments and a variety of exotic percussion devices. It is an interesting percussive cross-pollination
Artist
World Rhythm Band
The World Rhythm Band are a group of three Australians and a Chilean, all based in Melbourne, Australia. The band enjoys a growing reputation.
Tracks
Lesser Trochanter
Hüseyni Saz Semaisi
Ibex
Flight
Home and Mind
Stumbling Along
Performer
Composer
Jeff Pressing
Jeff Pressing was a Melbourne composer, performer and cognitive scientist. His recorded work moves between cross-cultural jazz keyboards and large-scale electronic multicultural composition.
Where to listen
World Rhythm Band is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MCD 101
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Categories
- Cross-cultural, Folk music, Jazz
- Genres
- World & Cross-cultural, Jazz & Improvised
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574010121