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Recorded on Data Lords, "Sputnik" conjures up images of the new space race, now between corporations, that are sending thousands of satellites into orbit around our planet.

The theme first presented by piano goes through essentially 12 short variations, that could be seen as mirroring the 12 lunar cycles in a year and/or the 12 zodiac signs. It is all rubato, requiring that the conductor grasp the right sense of pacing. The drummer is a colorist in this piece and has to experiment to find colors that enhance each variation rather than compete. Every player has their hands full, most especially the guitar player, who has to find transparent, ethereal, almost angel-voice sounds. It will take time to arrive at the right shape for this piece, but with the help of the recording, it's far easier to grasp what is needed. But in the end, the essential ingredient is a very special and daring baritone player who can think beyond traditional jazz language. This is no ordinary jazz feature to say the least.

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