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Black Action Figure
Stefon Harris
Black Action Figure
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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As a promising member of Generation X jazz musicians, vibraphonist Stefon Harris has accorded himself well with a variety of stars, including Wynton Marsalis, Steve Turre, and Cassandra Wilson. On his second CD, Harris is ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Stefon Harris
Title: Black Action Figure
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 9/14/1999
Release Date: 9/14/1999
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Modern Postbebop, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 724349954625, 0724349954656, 724349954656

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As a promising member of Generation X jazz musicians, vibraphonist Stefon Harris has accorded himself well with a variety of stars, including Wynton Marsalis, Steve Turre, and Cassandra Wilson. On his second CD, Harris is augmented by Turre on trombone, Jason Moran on piano, Gary Thomas on tenor sax and flute, Eric Harland on drums, and alto saxophonist Greg Osby. Stylistically, Harris is straight out of the Bobby Hutcherson school, especially on the uptempo numbers "Feline Blues" and "The Alchemist," which show off his penchant for blazing Coltrane-like runs. Harris's renditions of the standards "There Is No Greater Love" and "You Stepped Out of a Dream"--a solo performance--are marvelous melodic reconstructions, and "My Little Black Action Figure" and "Of Things to Come" swing in progressive, late-'60s and '90s grooves. "Faded Beauty" flirts with a moody, ebony-hued ambiance that suits Harris's beautiful mallet touch well and offers us a preview of what we can expect from emerging talent. --Eugene Holley Jr.
 

CD Reviews

Wow, new kid on the block
ron davis | albany, ny | 05/05/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This young man has the range of a musician twice his age. The music not only captivates, but hyptonizes, with it fine blend of vibes, base and horns. This is a must in any jazz audiophiles library."
A Very Enjoyable Follow Up
Kevin Millis | New York | 04/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yes, I enjoyed this a lot more than Cloud of Red Dust too. His playing is maturing and will be someone to really watch for. Nice arrangements and variety. Trio version of No Greater Love is great and love the little interludes."