Time Again by Benjamin Koppel, Brian Blade & Anders Koppel
Now it’s time again. It’s time to revisit the almost telepathically interplay between three minds, that reach far beyond the ordinary. Three hearts, that has the same beat. And six feet that make the floor tremble. The music on this album is not only original, it is music of the time, by the time, in time.
It is surely TIME AGAIN
The music draws on inspiration from sources throughout music history, and with the classic organ trio as the frame, the three innovators take their audience on a journey, that leaves no heart untouched, and no feet still.
Through a collaboration, that began in 2011, saxophonist Benjamin Koppel and drummer Brian Blade have been close friends both on and off stage, and their other trio, together with top bassist Scott Colley, they have released three albums through the years, that have all become milestones in the world of piano less saxophone - bass - drums trios. They have been playing around the world, and when composer Anders Koppel wrote his biggest symphonic piece to this date, The Mulberry Street Symphony, the music was created with that specific trio in mind. This time, Koppel senior, Anders, goes back to his organ bench, from which he has created so many legendary moments in European music, both with his iconic band the Savage Rose (1969-1975), which performed at Newport Jazz festival in 1971 and shared the stage with names like Blood, Sweat and Tears and Sly & The family stone. But also, his duo and jazz quartet albums with fellow keyboard master, American pianist Kenny Werner as well as contributions on album with the founding member of Weather Report, bassist Miroslav Vitous.
Tracklist
| 1. | Puerto Rican Rumble | 5:13 |
| 2. | If You Forget Me | 7:42 |
| 3. | Mavis | 5:56 |
| 4. | Bazaar Revisited | 13:25 |
| 5. | Time Again Feat. Al Agami | 3:45 |
| 6. | Fall From Grace | 5:51 |
| 7. | Should Have Put a Ring on it | 5:01 |
| 8. | Blind Man | 8:23 |
Credits
No.1,3,5,7 composed by Benjamin Koppel
No.2,4,8 composed by Anders Koppel
No.6 composed by Kenny Werner
Studio etc.:
Recorded August 12, 2019 at Village Recording by Thomas Vang
Mixed and mastered by Boe Larsen at Mill Factory
Produced by A. & B. Koppel
Cover by Knut Schötteldreier
Photos by Lars Hestbæk
Benjamin plays Peter Jessen handmade mouthpieces and sax necks
Label:Cowbell
License
All rights reserved.
Benjamin Koppel is a superb Danish musician from an illustrious music family. He is all about music—of just about any kind. He is known for his versatility and virtuosity as a saxophonist and composer. His approach is thoughtful, not manic, and he glides effortlessly from phrase to phrase when he pours out blazing bebop licks, quick and smooth.