Nontraditional instruments such as accordion and violin are heavily featured alongside mainstays like trumpet and double bass. One expects the colors created by this combination of strings and winds to sound like chamber music. Yes, and that's why Dave Douglas is jazz. He balances surprise and continuity. Thanks to Douglas's considerable talents, there is a unity of direction in each piece.
Every song is developed with incredible solos, dynamic accompaniment and lots of variety.
A Thousand Evenings is simply one of the most lyrical, wide-ranging, progressive instrumental albums of the last 12 months. Make sure you give it a listen. All rights reserved.