Jazz Side of the Moon: Music of Pink Floyd by Ari Hoenig SACD Chesky Records

Returning anew to the original record it's fascinating to re-discover how provocative Pink Floyd's classic remains, and to hear how well this quartet's collective interplay served that music. And how beautifully Sam Yahel's organ-while not the dominant voice, surely a prominent presence-sets the aesthetic tone for these proceedings: nothing rushed or forced or extravagant...elegant and swinging and exploratory, never stepping on anyone's toes-deceptively laid back and responsive, always listening intently, with plenty of rhythmic vitality...a sensibility he shares with collaborators Mike Moreno, Ari Hoenig and Seamus Blake, which goes a long ways towards explaining why their take on Pink Floyd's music is so engaging and stands up so well to repeated listenings. Tracks: Breathe On the Run, Pt. 1 Time Any Colour You Like Great Gig in the Sky Money Us and Them Brain Damage On the Run, Pt. 2 Artist(s)Ari HoenigPerformer(s)Seamus Blake