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James Carter: Chasin' the Gypsy (Atlantic 83304-2)
Saxophonist James Carter has prodigious talent; unfortunately, he also has a tendency to be a hot dog. The result on this outing is a CD that is a glorious mess. Sonically, this is a dazzling CD, full of unusual, powerful, startling, and sometimes-effective sounds. Bell sounds coming out of nowhere, huge tones from the saxophone, crisp drums, subtle guitars, a glorious aural kaleidescope--but not always a glorious musical experience. Listening to a James Carter recording is like taking a trip to the state fair: lots of fun, plenty of color and bright lights and exciting sounds and smells, but when it is all over, you just can't wait to get home and put all the garishness behind you. And so it is here. Carter has put together a heck of a band for his tribute to the music ...