Pulling Your Own Strings
Ricky Sweum
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Yesterday's Tomorrow | Ricky Sweum | 5:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hot Sonny Day | Ricky Sweum | 5:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nice Pants | Ricky Sweum | 7:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pulling Your Own Strings | Ricky Sweum | 7:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Dance of Ettenro | Ricky Sweum | 6:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sunset Iraq | Ricky Sweum | 7:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Under Sonny's Bridge | Ricky Sweum | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's Indicative | Ricky Sweum | 4:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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State of Acceptance | Ricky Sweum | 7:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Piebald City | Ricky Sweum | 6:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ben & Jerry's Delight | Ricky Sweum | 4:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
Pulling Your Own Strings marks the debut recording as a leader for saxophonist Ricky Sweum, one of many up-and-coming or regional musicians gaining greater exposure on the Origin label. Joining him are guitarist Wayne Wilkinson, bassist Jason Crowe, and drummer Henrique DeAlmeida, also names likely to be new to most jazz fans. The songs are all originals by the leader, a gamble that often works against new artists who want to get airplay and reviews, though curious programmers and writers will be impressed if they give this release a hearing. The brisk bop vehicle "Hot Sonny Day" burns with energy through the potent tenor of the leader, Wilkinson, and the breaks including DeAlmeida. The calypso undercurrent in "Under Sonny's Bridge" also acknowledges his debt to Sonny Rollins. Sweum switches to soprano sax for his quirky "The Dance of Ettenro," which begins as a post-bop tune but ventures into free jazz territory. The bittersweet ballad "State of Acceptance" is well-named, a powerful piece that needs no lyrics to convey its message. Sweum returns to soprano for his intricate cooker "Ben & Jerry's Delight." Ricky Sweum shows plenty of promise with his rewarding debut recording.
Customer Reviews
Modern day Jazz Genius
If you like jazz, this contemporary saxophone artist will not disappoint. My personal favorites Under Sonny’s Bridge and Hot Sonny Day along with the title track all seem to take me to a place with my eyes closed unlike any I have ever heard. The imagery created by these stimulating melodies will have you smiling and feeling good with every track.
Amazing
My favorite tune is "Yesterday's Tomorrow". I started with one song and now have the entire cd. His sound is reminiscent of Rollins and Brecker with a bit of Warne Marsh, but mostly original. Looking forward to his next album.
Top Albums and Songs By Ricky Sweum
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Pulling Your Own Strings | Pulling Your Own Strings | 7:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Yesterday's Tomorrow | Pulling Your Own Strings | 5:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Earth Squid (feat. Clarence Penn, Edward Simon & Dave Robaire) | More Than Imaginable (feat. Clarence Penn, Edward Simon & Dave Robaire) | 5:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's Indicative | Pulling Your Own Strings | 4:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ben & Jerry's Delight | Pulling Your Own Strings | 4:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Under Sonny's Bridge | Pulling Your Own Strings | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hot Sonny Day | Pulling Your Own Strings | 5:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nice Pants | Pulling Your Own Strings | 7:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Dance of Ettenro | Pulling Your Own Strings | 6:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sunset Iraq | Pulling Your Own Strings | 7:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
