'Moorsong, saxophonist Elton Dean's fourth recording for Cuneiform, is comprised of three very different sessions. The bulk of the album (the first five tracks) showcases Dean with Alex Maguire (Hammond organ), Fred T. Baker (bass), and Liam Genockey (drums). This set sounds a lot like Medeski, Martin & Wood (their Ryko years). These sunny upbeat grooves driven by raunchy organ are quite unexpected. (John's Fragment, with its 9/8 bass motif, could have been written by Hugh Hopper!) Baker's Treat is a slow...   [ read more ]

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