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  March 2, 2017 Methodical design, rough-and-tumble play, and thoughtful exchange are often viewed as mutually exclusive concepts in jazz. Saxophonist Michaël Attias' Nerve Dance, however, obliterates that line of thinking and any potential obstacles that could separate those realms. This is a work that's cultured, contumacious, and conversational in nature. It's principled art unbound. Nerve Dance introducesContinue reading "All About Jazz "Nerve Dance" review"
  Posted bymichaelattias March 2, 2017 March 30, 2020 Posted inReviews
  March 2017 Nerve Dance presents alto saxophonist Michaël Attias' latest group, a quartet with frequent co-workers John Hébert (bass) and Nasheet Waits (drums) along with a newcomer, Cuban-born pianist Aruán Ortiz. It's a remarkably tight-knit band. In part, that's based on certain common values and sources. One is Andrew Hill: Hébert and Waits worked with theContinue reading "NYC Jazz Record "Nerve Dance" review"