Junk Magic

Junk Magic

Craig Taborn's highly anticipated return to Thirsty Ear's Blue Series has arrived with Junk<br>Magic. For those already familiar with his formidable and adventurous skills as a keyboardist and composer, the exciting breadth of vision Taborn brings to Junk Magic will come as no surprise.</br><br>The musicians he has assembled for the album are no less exciting: drummer David King of the<br>Bad Plus, revered violist Mat Maneri, and tenor saxophonist Aaron Stewart, who has worked with Anthony Braxton and Steve Coleman.</br><br>Taborn's vision is impossible to nail down with Junk Magic he incorporates elements of<br>Detroit techno, abstract laptop electronica, breakbeat-influenced cut-up drum programming, mysterious ambience and, of course, masterful free jazz. Drawing on his experience recording with such artists as Detroit techno originator Carl Craig and avant-garde jazz composer Tim Berne,<br>Taborn manages to combine these elements into a whole that is astonishingly cohesive and<br>refreshingly concise. The result is possibly the most fully-realized union of jazz and electronics to date- its impact will be felt, and it certainly should not be missed.