Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens De Couleur Libres (2011)

Constellation: CST079-2

http://www.cstrecords.com/cst079/

http://www.cstrecords.com/coincoin/





* Matana Roberts : reeds/voice

* Gitanjali Jain : voice

* David Ryshpan : piano/organ

* Nicolas Caloia : cello

* Ellwood Epps : trumpet

* Brian Lipson : bass trumpet

* Fred Bazil : tenor sax

* Jason Sharp : baritone sax

* Hraïr Hratchian : doudouk

* Xarah Dion : prepared guitar

* Marie Davidson : violin

* Josh Zubot : violin

* Lisa Gamble : musical saw

* Thierry Amar : bass

* Jonah Fortune : bass

* David Payant : drums/vibes


http://www.matanaroberts.com/

http://www.iammatana.tumblr.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matana_Roberts

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matana_Roberts

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/matana-roberts-mn0000951683


Recorded in front of a live audience at the

Hotel2Tango studio in Montreal, 9 July 2010.

Recorded and mixed by Radwan Moumneh.

Mastered by Harris Newman.



Reviews


By Tim Niland

http://jazzandblues.blogspot.com/2011/05/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one.html

http://news.allaboutjazz.com/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libre-constellation-2011.php


Saxophonist and composer Matana Roberts has been involved in a lengthy

genealogical exploration of her family’s rich history, and in doing so has

conceived of an ambitious twelve part experience of music, narrative and

sound. Part one is this album, subtitled Chapter One: Gens De Couleur Libres

which is a fascinating mix of genres, ideas and song. There is the raw toned

tenor saxophone that she has developed a unique tone on in instrumental pieces

like the opening "Rise," which move through free and intense areas of

exploration providing an opening into the story. Roberts also sings quite well

on the album, but the centerpiece is her haunting narration of a slave auction

on “Libation For Mr. Brown: Bid ‘em In” where she throws her heart and soul

into the scorn and shame of American slavery. It’s an unforgettable narrative,

akin to Abbey Lincoln’s work with Max Roach on songs like “Driva’ Man.” This is

one of the most unique musical experiences to be released in 2011, and really

succeeds where well meaning but overly bloated efforts like Wynton Marsalis’

epic Blood on the Fields have faltered. By breaking her narrative down into

discreet parts, she is developing a project akin to the late clarinetist John

Carter’s Roots and Folklore series of albums, which examined the

African-American experience through music. Part history lesson, part protest

album, and all jazz in its soul and conception, this is a thoughtful and

valuable project that deserves much attention.


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By Thom Jurek

http://www.allmusic.com/album/coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libre-mw0002125075


By Guy Peters

http://www.freejazzblog.org/2011/12/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one.html


By Eric Dawson

http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres


By Richard Elliott

http://www.popmatters.com/review/145463-matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres/


Michał Pudło (pl)

http://screenagers.pl/index.php?service=albums&action=show&id=2512


Kajetan Prochyra (pl)

http://www.jazzarium.pl/przeczytaj/recenzje/coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres


Da Gianfranco Marmoro (it)

http://www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2011_matanaroberts.htm


Da Gaspare Caliri (it)

http://sentireascoltare.com/recensioni/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-les-gens-de-couleurs-libres/


Da Francesco Buffoli (it)

http://www.storiadellamusica.it/world_music/world/matana_roberts-coin_coin_chapter_one_gens_de_couleur_libres%28constellation_records-2011%29.html


Par BB (fr)

http://pointculture.be/album/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres_311392/


Par Guillaume Belhomme (fr)

http://www.lesinrocks.com/musique/critique-album/matana-roberts-queen-creole/


Por Pau Cristòful (en-es)

http://www.tiumag.com/features/columns/matana-roberts-la-espiritualidad-de-la-memoria/


Por Sergio Piccirilli (es)

http://elintruso.com/2011/06/19/matana-roberts-coin-coin-chapter-one-gens-de-couleur-libres/