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Nominated for the Mercury Prize, (which it deserved to win--but hey, that's competitions for you) Modern Day Jazz Stories is the album that first saw Courtney Pine incorporate sampling into his music, including DJ Pogo as part of his small group. Linking up with Giles Peterson's Talkin Loud label, the resulting sparks burned bebop into hip-hop, saxophone solos with drum & bass beats. It is still, however, very much a jazz album, but one like all the best jazz before it which draws in influences from elsewhere in the music world. Standout tracks include the beautiful "The 37th Chamber" (the title of which is bizarrely taken from a kung fu film) and "I've Known Rivers". The latter, released as a single, and a minor hit for Pine, features the husky vocals of Cassandra Wilson, who is also to be heard on a wonderful cover of Billie Holiday's "Don't Explain". Modern Day Jazz Stories: it does exactly what it says on the cover. --Phil Brett
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CD PolyGram, Records, 529028-2 Jewel Case 11 Track 1996
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
I was first introduced to Courtney Pine by an ex boyfriend, and what an album to be seduced by. I was immediatly smitten by Courtney's saxophone and the way he combines it with many musical influences from around the world. To hear and see him playing this album live in Camden's Jazz Cafe was unworldly. What can I say except truely fantastic.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By C. Ryan
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i bought this on a whim- and boy its good. really relaxed with varied sounds, good drumming and not too much of that typical messy jazz, much more smooth, i love it- well done mr pine
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Bought this after seeing Courtney Pine in concert - it was amazing. I'm not a jazz fan, but this is special. A few weaker tracks, but some cracking ones.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as expected
I love Courtney Pine and reviewed this CD before purchasing, so I was disappointed that it wasn't as anticipated - c'est la vie!
Published 2 months ago by N. Price
3.0 out of 5 stars
slightly disappointed
not as good as I was anticipating, so disappointed, so when I want some cool jazz I will be back to his earlier stuff
Published 2 months ago by Stubby St.George
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Had this CD since it first came out. It's brilliant. For me, it is one of the few CDs that is really innovative and yet still retains the traditional elements of "proper" jazz. Read more
Published on 3 May 2009 by Richard BJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Room for improvement
Don't get me wrong, Pine is fantastic, and I do enjoy listening to the album. But it can get slightly tedious after a while. Well worth the price i paid for it here though!
Published on 3 Nov 2008 by D. Norris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Get ready to stand and deliver
The master of urban jazz does it again. I was introduced to Mr.Pine's world a couple of years ago, and that was the beginning of my love of urban jazz. Read more
Published on 25 July 2000
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