Christine Jensen - Day Moon (2023)

Christine Jensen goes post bop here playing alto and soprano saxes with her rhythm team of Steve Amirault/p, Adrian Vedady/b and Jim Doxas/dr through an album of originals. The release is dominated by a four part “Quiescence Suite” that has he in an assertive Coltrane mood on Twenty Twenty Blues” on alto and a cascading “Etuede De Mars” on soprano”. Most tnjoyable are the duets, with a bright “Here’s That Rainy Day” with Amirault that evokes Jackie McLean, a bopping “Balcony Blues” and strong title tune”. Assertive reeds. by George W. Harris
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As a DownBeat Critic's Poll winner for Rising Star Big Band, arranger, and Soprano Saxophonist, Christine Jensen is constantly in motion leading her own jazz orchestra and small ensemble. Her latest release, Day Moon, represents a complete departure for Jensen. From spare, searching cordless combinations, based in postmodernism, even fusion sounds, this new sound morphs into a lush and meaningful exploration into jazz's pure roots and branches. Standards are even embraced, as a new way to express her love for jazz in all it's glorious beauty and form; the gorgeous piano is a constant, whether as part of the classic quartet's full sound, or the more intimate and quieter duo.