Shadow Forms (2006)

Toronto native Andrew Rathburn is one of many promising Canadian jazz musicians to emerge on the scene during the '90s, while his recordings have shown a constant search for new territory. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, he also plays soprano sax, clarinet and even a little keyboard for this 2006 small group session with bassist Scott Lee and drummer Jeff Hirschfield. Rathburn and Lee each contributed five compositions, with a pair of arrangements of works by others rounding out the date. Veteran tenor saxophonist George ... Read More

Toronto native Andrew Rathburn is one of many promising Canadian jazz musicians to emerge on the scene during the '90s, while his recordings have shown a constant search for new territory. Primarily a tenor saxophonist, he also plays soprano sax, clarinet and even a little keyboard for this 2006 small group session with bassist Scott Lee and drummer Jeff Hirschfield. Rathburn and Lee each contributed five compositions, with a pair of arrangements of works by others rounding out the date. Veteran tenor saxophonist George Garzone is a guest on five tracks, including an explosive rendition of Joe Lovano's "Street Talk" and the leader's whirling, Herbie Nichols-like "Scatter Scott." Lee's light-hearted "Drewsie" (honoring reed player Billy Drewes) features Rathburn on clarinet and the mournful "This Year 9/11" adds Garzone (with Rathburn switching to soprano). This remarkable session reveals a musician who is clearly not going to be satisfied with the status quo. ~ Ken Dryden, Rovi Read Less