Album Review: Self-Titled from Glen Boldman & The Philadelphia 5
Album: Self-Titled
Artist: Glen Boldman & The Philadelphia 5
Label: Self-Released
Website: http://glenboldman.com/
With a spoonful of blues and several dollops of groove-driven cycling, percussionist Ben Goldman leads his band The Philadelphia 5 on their self-titled debut release. From the jaunty beats of"The Slizzard" to the languid serenade of "December 2017," Goldman and crew take audiences on a cruise through moods that compliment the listener's lifestyle. The carefree prancing in the grooves of the former track shares traits with tribal-infused motifs, shifting to the smooth and relaxed tremors of the latter as Goldman demonstrates his aptitude to adapt to different mood swings, illustrating opposite facets of the human condition.
A showroom of glittering tunage, the arrangement for "The Hip Dip" shines light on each individual member of Goldman's band. The scintillating sounds of Ian Kurlan's solo on the vibraphone gives the track an attractive brightness while Kevin Cross's guitar chords suture an easy listening, jazz-inspired shuffle along the seam of the track. Andrew Bedell's tenor sax articulates a jovial spirit, weaving notes that skip and fan-out across the tuneful progressions, floating above the light pumping passages of the rhythm section played by bassist Sam Nobles, and kneaded by Goldman's softly padded drumming.
Goldman visits his Israeli roots in "Klezmerica," combining the traditional gypsy folk-enriched, Klezmer-esque dance rhythm with the sleek chord movements of American jazz depicted in the bellowing swells of Blayne Salerni's trumpet and the shimmering tones of Kurlan's vibraphone. The intertwining of eastern and western cultures proves to be an exotic and melodic blend that's palatable for contemporary generations.
Drawing from music sources based in the eastern and western hemispheres, Goldman and his band compose music for modern listeners. The compositions on their self-titled CD are built around the rhythmic pulses of Goldman drumbeats, tailoring the horns, vibraphone, and guitar strings to fill in the spaces between the rhythmic pumps with flickering sprouts and melodic esplanades.
Musicians:
Ben Goldman- Drums
Sam Nobles -Bass
Kevin Cross -Guitar
Blayne Salerni – Trumpet
Andrew Bedell – Tenor Saxophone
Ian Kurlan- Vibraphone
Artist: Glen Boldman & The Philadelphia 5
Label: Self-Released
Website: http://glenboldman.com/
With a spoonful of blues and several dollops of groove-driven cycling, percussionist Ben Goldman leads his band The Philadelphia 5 on their self-titled debut release. From the jaunty beats of"The Slizzard" to the languid serenade of "December 2017," Goldman and crew take audiences on a cruise through moods that compliment the listener's lifestyle. The carefree prancing in the grooves of the former track shares traits with tribal-infused motifs, shifting to the smooth and relaxed tremors of the latter as Goldman demonstrates his aptitude to adapt to different mood swings, illustrating opposite facets of the human condition.
A showroom of glittering tunage, the arrangement for "The Hip Dip" shines light on each individual member of Goldman's band. The scintillating sounds of Ian Kurlan's solo on the vibraphone gives the track an attractive brightness while Kevin Cross's guitar chords suture an easy listening, jazz-inspired shuffle along the seam of the track. Andrew Bedell's tenor sax articulates a jovial spirit, weaving notes that skip and fan-out across the tuneful progressions, floating above the light pumping passages of the rhythm section played by bassist Sam Nobles, and kneaded by Goldman's softly padded drumming.
Goldman visits his Israeli roots in "Klezmerica," combining the traditional gypsy folk-enriched, Klezmer-esque dance rhythm with the sleek chord movements of American jazz depicted in the bellowing swells of Blayne Salerni's trumpet and the shimmering tones of Kurlan's vibraphone. The intertwining of eastern and western cultures proves to be an exotic and melodic blend that's palatable for contemporary generations.
Drawing from music sources based in the eastern and western hemispheres, Goldman and his band compose music for modern listeners. The compositions on their self-titled CD are built around the rhythmic pulses of Goldman drumbeats, tailoring the horns, vibraphone, and guitar strings to fill in the spaces between the rhythmic pumps with flickering sprouts and melodic esplanades.
Musicians:
Ben Goldman- Drums
Sam Nobles -Bass
Kevin Cross -Guitar
Blayne Salerni – Trumpet
Andrew Bedell – Tenor Saxophone
Ian Kurlan- Vibraphone
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