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- Summary: The concept album inspired by Homer's The Odyssey is the first album with the saxophonist leading a group of musicians.
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- Record Label: ECM
- Genre(s): Jazz, Modern Creative, Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
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May 2, 2013Those unfamiliar with ancient Greek literature need not be daunted, as knowledge of the book is not necessary to appreciate the moods and melodies of The Sirens.
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May 2, 2013Potter's vision and compositions on The Sirens never lose sight of his goal: portraying the eternal essence of humanity in the mythos of his subject; his poetic lyricism as a soloist, and his empathy as a bandleader are consummate.
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May 2, 2013Throughout the suite of nine pieces, inspired by The Odyssey, the spare lyricism of Potter's playing sometimes diverts attention from his sheer technical brilliance and the acuteness of his band is quite remarkable.
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May 2, 2013Only the faintly niggling sensation of this being a classically authoritative Potter jazz set with some suitable concept-exotica embroidery blunts The Sirens' impact.