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- Tripp Sommer
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- "Monty Alexander ENCORE: On Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song'"
- Summary: In words and in music, the jazz pianist shows how Bob Marley's late song of slavery and freedom is "almost like a hymn."
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Review of Monty Alexander ENCORE: On Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song'
Tripp Sommer
Posted on February 04, 2005 at 12:58 PM
I like the melding of music and narrative. The piece flows nicely and allows you to take in the essence of Marley and the insight of Alexander.
A lot is accomplished in a mere minute and a half, reinforcing the idea that content and production value rule over length for its own sake.
And the timing is double right to run the piece today (2/4/05). Bob Marley's birthday is this Sunday and February is Black History Month.