Free Spirit

by Richard Underhill

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This House 04:57
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Hustle Up 05:22
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Crack of Noon 04:58
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Blakey's Bounce 05:43
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When You Fall in Love 06:38
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Positive Spin 05:26
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By Your Side 04:36
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Be Strong, Be Strong 06:15
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Home again 06:34
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Exclaim.ca November 2010

RICHARD UNDERHILL Free Spirit (Stubby)

Underhill is likely to remain best known as the leader of beloved beatnik jazz combo Shuffle Demons, but he's been forging an impressive solo career. His three earlier discs all scored Juno nominations (the first, Tales from the Blue Lounge, won), and this fine effort will likely keep the streak intact. As the title hints, there's a vibrant vibe to this record, one solely featuring tunes composed and arranged by Underhill. He gives his colleagues room to shine, a smart decision with cats this talented. Trombonist Ron Westray is a Wynton Marsalis alumnus who catches the ear, teaming with Underhill's spirited sax work. Pianist Dave Restivo stands out on "Hustle Up," an infectiously upbeat tune, while the strong rhythm section of Artie Roth and Larnell Lewis round out the core combo. Underhill mixes hard bop and contemporary flavours, and a tune like the suitably tender "When You Fall in Love" shows he has a nice touch with ballads. A bonus is the live DVD, featuring extended workouts on songs from Free Spirit, alongside some earlier favourites.

Kerry Doole

The WholeNote September 2010

RICHARD UNDERHILL Free Spirit (Stubby)

Here’s another winner from the Richard Underhill stable, a sure candidate for assorted end-of-year awards and, for once, a CD and DVD package that works. It’s a studio session so passionate you could believe it’s live, plus a DVD recorded at Lula Lounge last October that entertains for more than 90 minutes, plus a bonus segment containing the leader’s incisive jazz opinions. Make sure you experience Free Spirit (Stubby Records SRCD-7734 www.richardunderhill.com). The CD line-up’s interesting with Underhill’s alto and the trombone of Ron Westray, late of the Lincoln Center Orchestra and now at York. Their companions are pianist Dave Restivo, who plays with marked intensity, plus hardworking bassist Artie Roth and all-action drummer Larnell Lewis. All nine tunes are by Underhill, whose snarling horn sound on This House and Hustle Up might raise your neck hairs. Westray’s speed is remarkable and skittish, both horns swinging hard, dabbling in exhilarating free jazz outbursts. Great inventions are the clever Positive Spin and the anthemic Be Strong, Be Strong. The DVD session allows more solo room and also brings in edgy, rock-influenced guitarist Eric St. Laurent and for three tunes djembe (hand drum) exponent Michel DeQuevedo. Consistently sharp and engaging, the groove’s ever-present with delightful forays on Blakey’s Bounce and Bike Lane. This is challenging, complex and robust music, ranging from lyrical to incendiary, yet still communicating with pleasing ease.

credits

released September 9, 2010

Richard Underhill - alto sax
Ronald Westray - trombone
Dave Restivo - piano
Artie Roth - bass
Larnell Lewis - drums (1,2,3,4,6,9)
Sly Juhas - drums (5,7,8)
All songs composed and arranged by Richard Underhill and published by Wild Moose publishing ©2010

Produced by Jono Grant and Richard Underhill
Recorded by Jeremy Darby at The Canterbury Music Company
Mixed, edited and mastered by Jono Grant at Victory Drive Music
Graphcs and layout - Suzanne Johnson

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Richard Underhill Toronto, Ontario

Richard Underhill’s wonderfully melodic alto sax playing, great writing and arranging skills and in-from-the-outside soloing make him one of Canada’s most distinctive jazz performers. He won a Juno Award for his jazz debut. A truly original jazz composer and arranger, Richard’s original music captivates audiences with singable melodies, outstanding musicianship and engaging performances. ... more

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