Black Stars (album)

Black Stars is the third album led by American pianist and composer Jason Moran, recorded and released in 2001 on the Blue Note label.^[1]^[2] It features Moran with his regular trio (bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits) alongside veteran saxophonist Sam Rivers, who plays tenor, soprano, flute and piano.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	^[4]

The AllMusic review by Steve Loewy called it "arguably his best" stating "Moran evidences an affinity for complicated snakelike post-bop lines and solo improvisations that get to the heart of a melody. His style is never showy; he embraces simple, emotional statements sophisticated in their mystery. Rivers' presence is a clear asset, and threatens to overwhelm the pianist at times. In fact, on some of the pieces it might appear that Rivers is the leader and Moran an excellent accompanist, a not unenviable position in itself. But Moran holds his own, evidencing a deep understanding of the jazz tradition that belies his youth. Moran keeps one eye on his influences and another to the future, something that Rivers has always done so well".^[3]

The PopMatters review by James Beaudreau noted "It's a tantalizing lineup, and the album delivers on its promise, with a few caveats. The music is abstract and cerebral but is often possessed of a sinister groove, and many passages have a kind of crystalline beauty".^[5]

All About Jazz reviewer C. Andrew Hovan said, "At a time when it seems that much of the current crop of new releases will have limited shelf lives at best, Moran’s music strikes a more profound chord ... All in all, this sleeper may just turn out to be one of the strongest Blue Note releases to make the scene in quite some time".^[6]

In JazzTimes, Ron Wynn wrote "The 26-year-old Moran has resisted the easy lure of the young-lion mentality and concentrated on making highly personalized music. His teaming with Rivers on Black Stars ensures that it won’t be another trip down memory lane ... this is Moran’s album, even on those tunes where Rivers offers monster tenor or soprano solos. Moran’s never overwhelmed or undone by Rivers solos, and smoothly glides between being the session leader and retreating into the section".^[7]

Track listing

All compositions by Jason Moran except where noted

"Foot Under Foot" – 5:28
"Kinda Dukish" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:26
"Gangsterism on a River" – 3:41
"Earth Song" (Sam Rivers) – 7:23
"Summit" – 7:06
"Say Peace" – 4:12
"Draw the Light Out" – 6:00
"Out Front" (Jaki Byard) – 4:02
"The Sun at Midnight" – 5:42
"Skitter In" – 4:38
"Sound It Out" – 3:44

Personnel

Jason Moran – piano
Sam Rivers – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, piano
Tarus Mateen – bass
Nasheet Waits – drums

References

^ Blue Note: album details accessed June 7, 2018
^ Jazzdisco: Jason Moran catalog accessed June 7, 2018
^ ^a ^b Steve, Loewy. Jason Moran – Black Stars > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1036. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
^ Beaudreau, J. PopMatters Review accessed June 7, 2018
^ Hovan, C. Andrew. "Jason Moran: Black Stars". Musical reviews. All About Jazz. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
^ Wynn, R. JazzTimes Review accessed June 7, 2018

v t e Jason Moran
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.
As leader	Soundtrack to Human Motion (1998) Facing Left (2000) Black Stars (2001) Modernistic (2002) The Bandwagon (2002) Same Mother (2004) Artist in Residence (2006) Ten (released 2010) All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller (2014)
With Charles Lloyd	Rabo de Nube (2007) Mirror (2009) Athens Concert (and Maria Farantouri, 2010) Hagar's Song (co-led, 2012) Passin' Thru (2016)
With others	Baida (Ralph Alessi, 2012) A Cloud of Red Dust (Stefon Harris, 1997) Live at Tonic (Christian McBride, 2005) Lost in a Dream (Paul Motian, 2009) Friendly Fire (Joe Lovano and Greg Osby, 1998) Banned in New York (Greg Osby, 1997) Old Locks and Irregular Verbs (Henry Threadgill, 2015) Refraction – Breakin' Glass (Trio 3, 2012) Loverly (Cassandra Wilson, 2007)

v t e Sam Rivers
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader or co-leader	Fuchsia Swing Song (1964) Contours (1965) A New Conception (1966) Dimensions & Extensions (1967) Hues (1971–73) Streams (1973) Crystals (1974) Dave Holland / Sam Rivers (with Dave Holland (bassist), 1975) Sam Rivers / Dave Holland Vol. 2 (1975) Sizzle (1975) Waves (1978) Contrasts (1979) Colours (1982)
With others	Miles in Tokyo (with Miles Davis, 1964) Change (with Andrew Hill, 1966) Conference of the Birds (with Dave Holland, 1972) Dialogue (with Bobby Hutcherson, 1965) Black Stars (with Jason Moran, 2001) In the Name of... (James Blood Ulmer's Music Revelation Ensemble, 1993) Capricorn Rising (and Don Pullen, 1975) The Great Concert of Cecil Taylor (with Cecil Taylor, 1969) Life Time (with Tony Williams, 1964) Spring (with Tony Williams, 1965) Into Somethin' (with Larry Young, 1964)

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