Phillips Jr., Joseph C. - Numinous: The Music Of Joseph C. Philips Jr.
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NUMINOUS78262
So, as often happens, a CD arrives in the mail from someone I've never heard of. In this case it's this CD. I pop it in and am treated to some beautiful trance/minimalism, ala the very best of early Steve Reich, ala Piano Phase, but richly orchestrated and with jazzy overtones. Wow. I'm impressed. And hooked. the record continues to play and this incredible third stream music that isn't just jazz, isn't only modern classical and isn't similar to anything actually keeps coming forth. Why haven't I heard of this guy before? Numinous is a 14 piece ensemble of 3 reed players, trumpet, trombone, vibes, marimba, piano, percussion, string bass and string quartet, and Joseph's charts puts them all through their paces! If this sounds like your kind of thing, I can not recommend this highly enough.
"What lovely, graceful and heartfelt music Joe Phillips composes. He already has something very special that is uniquely his own. His textures are unique and his compositions unfold naturally and patiently. I got to know Joe many years ago when we worked together. Now, to see him putting together such a special ensemble of his own design, performing such expressive musical creations, well, it's just very exciting to witness...This is just the beginning. Joe will do many great things - I have no doubt."-Maria Schneider