Think Like the Waves

by Paul Motian, Gary Peacock, Gordon Grdina

Overview

It's not every jazz musician who doubles on guitar and oud (the centuries-old Middle Eastern forerunner of the mandolin), but Gordon Grdina makes the combination work. He brought 14 difficult originals to the studio for a recording session with veterans Gary Peacock and Paul Motian, drawing on his interest in blending elements of Arabic music and various jazz genres. When Grdina is playing oud, the songs often seem like they evolved spontaneously in the studio, especially the meandering "Platform" and the dark "Renunciation." On guitar, Grdina's gift for spaciousness and lyricism in the longing "Distant" sounds reminiscent of Jim Hall. The brooding "Cobble Hill" is another striking performance. While Peacock and Motian had their work cut out for them engaging this music, they provide terrific interaction with Gordon Grdina throughout the sessions. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	08/08/2006
Label:	Songlines Recordings
UPC:	0774355155929
Rank:	13018

Tracks

1. Yellow Spot into the Sun
2. Different Places
3. Platform
4. Renunciation
5. Morning Moon
6. Ginger Root
7. 100 Years
8. Distant
9. Combustion
10. Think Like the Waves
11. Cobble Hill
12. Albert the Monk
13. String Quartet #6
14. Strathcona

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gordon Grdina   Primary Artist,Guitar
Paul Motian   Primary Artist,Drums
Gary Peacock   Primary Artist,Bass (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Gordon Grdina   Composer