Yam Yam

by Mark Turner Quintet, Mark Turner

Overview

This early quintet outing is a strong showcase for Mark Turner the composer. It's also an important chapter in the special relationship between Turner and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. The two would later work mainly in piano-less settings, but here they are joined by pianist Brad Mehldau, who adds his advanced harmonic insight to the session. One could rightly bill the record as "Turner and Rosenwinkel with the Brad Mehldau Trio," as the rhythm section consists of bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy, Mehldau's longtime collaborators. The disc boasts five strong Turner originals, including "Zurich," which would resurface on 2001's Dharma Days. (This version features guest tenorists Seamus Blake and Terrence Dean.) Rosenwinkel weighs in with "Cubism," a similar version of which he included on 2000s The Enemies of Energy. The two remaining non-Turner pieces are Mehldau's hard-swinging "Subtle Tragedy" and a bright five/four rendition of John Coltrane's "Moment's Notice." Yam Yam reveals much about the evolution of all these players, and is therefore well worth the attention of serious fans. ~ David R. Adler

Product Details

Release Date:	05/27/2022
Label:	Anagram / Elemental Music
UPC:	8435395503010
Rank:	83273

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mark Turner Quintet   Primary Artist
Mark Turner   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Brad Mehldau   Guest Artist,Piano
Kurt Rosenwinkel   Guest Artist,Guitar
Seamus Blake   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Larry Grenadier   Bass
Jorge Rossy   Drums

Technical Credits

Kurt Rosenwinkel   Composer
K. Hasselpflug   Executive Producer
M. Turner   Composer
Ron Schwerin   Photography
Gerry Teekens   Cover Design,Producer
Michael Bourne   Liner Notes
Max Bolleman   Engineer
Mark Turner   Liner Notes,Composer
John Coltrane   Composer