Release type
ALBUM
Release options
2010 Cam Cine Tv Inc
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Since making his recording debut with Carmen McRae in the mid-'80s, Scott Colley has been one of the most in-demand bassists, working with Jim Hall and Andrew Hill, among dozens of others. But when Colley has had the opportunity to record as a leader, he has explored provocative originals interpreted with a crop of great players from his generation. Empire is centered around a core group consisting of electric guitarist Bill Frisell, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and drummer Brian Blade, with pianist Craig Taborn added on some tracks. A brief paragraph in the booklet describes the history of the speculative town of Empire, KS, which was undone and doomed to obscurity when the railroad was built well north of the town. Colley's songs have a lonely, haunting quality, especially in the finale to "The Gettin Place," with the simulation of a train at rest fading to the close. The ballad "For Sophia" has a loping, rural flavor with Colley's melodic lead backed by Frisell and Blade. "Speculation" showcases Colley's moody bassline and Taborn's sparse, dark piano. Perhaps the most emotional track is the Colley/Alessi duet, which has hints of Baroque music built into its structure. This often subtle release deserves a quiet setting to be truly appreciated, it is easily one of Scott Colley's finest recordings. ~ Ken Dryden
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Bill Frisell
Brian Blade - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
2. The Gettin Place
by Ralph Alessi With Brian Blade, Scott Colley, Bill Frisell
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Bill Frisell
Brian Blade - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
3. For Sophia
by Ralph Alessi With Brian Blade, Scott Colley, Bill Frisell
- Featured Artist
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Bill Frisell
Brian Blade - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
- Featured Artist
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Brian Blade
Craig Taborn - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
5. Speculation
- Featured Artist
- Craig Taborn
- Primary Artist
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Brian Blade
Scott Colley
6. Tomorrowland
- Featured Artist
- Bill Frisell
- Primary Artist
- Scott Colley
7. Now What?
by Ralph Alessi With Brian Blade, Scott Colley, Bill Frisell
- Featured Artist
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Bill Frisell
Brian Blade - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
8. Gut
- Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
9. Five-two
by Ralph Alessi With Brian Blade, Scott Colley, Bill Frisell
- Featured Artist
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Bill Frisell
Brian Blade - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
10. Five-two.2
by Ralph Alessi With Brian Blade, Scott Colley, Bill Frisell, Craig Taborn
- Featured Artist
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Bill Frisell
Brian Blade
Craig Taborn - Primary Artist
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Ralph Alessi
Scott Colley
Technical Specifications
- Volume
- 1 volume only
- Tracks
- 10 tracks available
- Type
- ALBUM
- Format
- Digital Media
- Duration
- 54 minutes and 43 seconds
- Explicit
- None
- Coverart
- Available and up to 600x600 px
- Booklet
- Not available
- Max Quality
CD Quality (Lossless)
16bit / 44.1 kHz
Stereo
- Audio Extension
Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF
Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA
- Archive Format
- Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR
- Lyrics
- No lyrics found
- Synchronized Lyrics
- No synced lyrics found
- Genres
- Jazz, Vocal Jazz
- Label
- Cam Jazz
- Music Distribution Service
- IIP DDS
- Country
United States- Language
- English (United States)
- Popularity
- Popularity 0/10
- Release Date
- Sep 13, 2010
- Track Preview
- Available
- Delivery Charge
- Free
- Delivery Method
- Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site
- UPC
- 8024709114822
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