Even if he chose to make his stand solely on the way he’s able to merge multiple polyrhythmic streams into a single sound, drummer Daniel Freedman would be making an awfully strong statement. But that he utilizes concise, catchy melodies to transform that rhythmic flow into a series of dancing, lighthearted songs is why his new release, Imagine That, is one of the very best things to hit jazz in 2016. It doesn’t hurt that he’s joined by an all-star cast, consisting of bassist Omer Avital, keyboardist Jason Lindner, guitarist Lionel Loueke, percussionist Gilmar Gomes, and guest vocalist Angélique Kidjo, who sits in for a tune. Smart music that’s looking to spur feet to action. — Dave Sumner
Even if he chose to make his stand solely on the way he’s able to merge multiple polyrhythmic streams into a single sound, drummer Daniel Freedman would be making an awfully strong statement. But that he utilizes concise, catchy melodies to transform that rhythmic flow into a series of dancing, lighthearted songs is why his new release, Imagine That, is one of the very best things to hit jazz in 2016. It doesn’t hurt that he’s joined by an all-star cast, consisting of bassist Omer Avital, keyboardist Jason Lindner, guitarist Lionel Loueke, percussionist Gilmar Gomes, and guest vocalist Angélique Kidjo, who sits in for a tune. Smart music that’s looking to spur feet to action. — Dave Sumner
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