16th March 2016: ★★★★ from The Jazz Mann amongst the latest reviews for Patrick Cornelius and ‘While We’re Still Young’
Featuring Patrick Cornelius - alto/soprano saxes, flute, compositions, Jason Palmer - trumpet, John Ellis - tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Nick Vayenas - trombone, Miles Okazaki - guitar, Gerald Clayton - piano, Peter Slavov - bass and Kendrick Scott – drums, While We’re Still Young is the sixth and latest album by the critically acclaimed, award-winning saxophonist and composer Patrick Cornelius and breathes life into a suite of new original music inspired by the universally-treasured poetry of English literary icon A. A. Milne.
Recently released to universal acclaim, here are the highlights from the reviews that While We’re Still Young has received so far:
“This is vibrant, highly colourful music full of good compositional ideas and some great playing, with all members of the ensemble contributing strongly.
★★★★ The Jazz Mann (full review)
“Sparky settings for [Cornelius’] own solos and those of a polished ensemble including pianist Gerald Clayton, trombonist Nick Vayenas, and guitarist Miles Okazaki… Debussy, Ellington and Charlie Parker audibly guide Cornelius here.”
The Guardian (website)
“Much playfulness in the playing… An excellent listen.”
The Jazz Breakfast (full review)
“The engaging music is performed by an octet of Cornelius’s colleagues and nicely combines interesting ensembles with inspired ensembles.”
Northern Echo (website)
“A joy from beginning to end… Patrick Cornelius takes a giant step forward with this project.”
Step Tempest Blog (full review)
Here’s another chance to listen to Patrick talking to Jazz FM for ‘The Blueprint’ (listen again)
whilst ‘Lines and Squares’ from the album has received airplay on Jazz FM’s ‘The Cutting Edge’ (playlist)
Here’s ‘Sand Between The Toes’ from the album: