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Freefall | 
 enlarge | Artist: Kenny Barron & Regina Carter
Label: Umvd Labels
Category: Music
Buy New: $18.98
New (30) Used (12) from $3.77
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 28834
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 731454970624
EAN: 0731454970624
ASIN: B00005CDN5
Release Date: May 15, 2001
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| Tracks:
| • | Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise - Kenny Barron, Romberg, Sigmund | | • | Fragile - Kenny Barron, Sting [1] | | • | Misterioso - Kenny Barron, Monk, Thelonious | | • | Phantoms - Kenny Barron, Barron, Kenny | | • | What If - Kenny Barron, Barron, Kenny | | • | Squatty Roo - Kenny Barron, Hodges, Johnny | | • | Freefall - Kenny Barron, Barron, Kenny | | • | Shades of Gray - Kenny Barron, Carter, Regina | | • | Footprints - Kenny Barron, Shorter, Wayne | | • | A Flower - Kenny Barron, Barron, Kenny |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com's Best of 2001
Duet albums are inherently tricky affairs. Without the added textures and colors of a full band, the minimalist dynamics of two instruments alone together can too often turn repetitious and stale, as the difficulty of generating sparks between two musicians turns into a disappointing experience for the listener. But there are exceptions, and happily, pianist Kenny Barron and violinist Regina Carter's Freefall is one of them. This is a wildly diverse set that shows off these two musicians' enormous talents to great effect. Freefall succeeds where other duet albums sometimes fail, thanks to its variety. Opening with the Afro-Cuban montuno-flavored version of "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," the album moves through a delicate rendition of Sting's "Fragile," and a bluesy take on Thelonious Monk's "Misterioso," all of which showcase the two musicians' tremendous range. Barron and Carter complement each other perfectly throughout; their interplay even includes some interesting role-reversal moments where Carter backs Barron with rhythmic accompaniment on her violin. And Barron shows why he's still one of the most underappreciated pianists around. For all the pair's technical facility playing various jazz styles though, the high points of the album are undoubtedly on the tracks where they venture the furthest afield, as in the quirky Barron original "What If," and the improvised title track, both of which get into some interesting spaces that recall early 20th-century classical composers such as Bartok and Stravinsky. --Ezra Gale
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Kenny Barron & Regina Carter February 21, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great duo recording by two of the greatest jazz musicians in the world!
 Rather get the superb "People Time" (with Stan Getz) July 7, 2005
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
This was on the list of Down Beat's Album of the Year, which surprised me somewhat but is probably a reflection of the fact that 2001 was not a year of splendid jazz records. As a fan of Kenny Barron buying this record (at a reduced price) did not require a second thought, but it is - of course - a far cry from Getz'/Barron's "People Time". Plus Carter's background accompaniment during some of Barron's solos is completely superfluous and cheapens the music.
Simply Amazing! November 5, 2004
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Who would have thought - jazz violin?! This CD is just simply amazing. The combination of the piano and violin is breathtaking. Regina Carter and Kenny Baron are incredibly talented. This CD is a must have!
Complex and subtle, like fine wine September 24, 2004
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
The music is alternately dreamy and startling. Always interesting and it gets better with repeated playings. Freefall is properly named! I think most of it must be improvisational, it is so spontaneously interactive. The talk between Regina and Kenny is intimate whispers. A real masterpiece.
Regina: Surely the modern Queen of Jazz Violin! February 18, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Regina is one of my favorite modern artists- in this album with Kenny, you hear how well they play off of one another. A lot of her rhythms are hypnotic and make you want to dance, or else try to steal her talent! My favorites on this album would have to be Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise, Phantoms, and Flower. Of course, all the songs are good, except that Misterioso got on my nerves. Otherwise, it's a jewel of a CD.
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