RECONNECT
Diane Roblin
Independent, 2014
5 out of 5 Stars
After a long hiatus from music, Diane
Roblin comes back to her first love with her stellar debut album of all
original compositions.
Her compositions mix funk, straight ahead,
classical and free jazz into a pot-pourri of soul expression. Her style echoes influences of pianists such
as Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Horace Silver and (when playing free) Cecil
Taylor. Along the way, her supportive
team of saxophonist Jeff King, guitarist Howard Spring, bassist Russ Boswell
and drummer Roger Travassos contribute concise and musical solos and support
along the way to make this record a very passionate artistic statement.
This is a jazz album with something for
everyone, at a pace that is not too tedious and laborious. You can dance, bop, groove, and tap your
feet to her songs and be dazzled at the artistic abilities that this fine
artist has to offer. After coming from
a tragic experience with the loss of her husband, Diane Roblin’s album proves
that music is the real healing tonic to keep one’s soul moving and to allow one’s
beloved memory keep fresh and alive (as evidenced in the composition “Tune for
Fraser”, dedicated to her late husband).
‘Reconnect’ is by far one of the best,
concise, and accessible independent jazz albums of 2014 that is sure to win new
fans young and old alike.
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