Time Again
Benjamin Koppel; Brian Blade; Anders Koppel
Cowbell Music 89 (cowbellmusic.dk/products/koppel-blade-koppel-time-again-cd)
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Sunny mid-summer days call for scorching rhythms and sizzling melodies to get your feet moving. This latest release by famed group Koppel-Blade-Koppel brings just that to the table, a perfect musical accompaniment to vacations and parties alike. Featuring the all-star musical father-son duo of organist Anders Koppel and alto saxophonist Benjamin Koppel with the addition of renowned drummer Brian Blade, each piece is elevated to new musical heights. With the exception of one, all tracks are penned by the Koppels, making this a delightful compilation of new tracks. If you’re on the hunt for fresh music that gets you grooving and also delves into your emotions, this is the album for you.
The record is incredibly multi-faceted, with both thoughtful pieces interspersed with rhythmic tunes and a certain contagious energy running throughout. Right away, the first song Puerto Rican Rumble starts with an infectious bass groove that doesn’t let up during the duration of the piece and combined with Blade’s continuous rhythms and riveting saxophone melodies, makes for a positively bopping piece. In contrast, If You Forget Me takes it down a notch, with Koppel Jr.’s bluesy, soulful sax line just tugging at the heart strings and creating a beautiful, melancholy soundscape. What makes the record such an incredible musical journey is that it manages to both feel new and like a nostalgic throwback simultaneously. A hark back to different times, bringing that complexity and emotion into today’s world.
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