Feel the Sunshine (album)

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Feel the Sunshine
Hugh Ragin Feel the Sunshine.jpg
Studio album by
Hugh Ragin
Released2002
RecordedOctober 19 and 20, 2001
Studio Sound on Sound Studios, New York City
Genre Free jazz
Length1:09:10
Label Justin Time
JUST 182-2
Producer Hugh Ragin, Jim West
Hugh Ragin chronology
Fanfare & Fiesta
(2001)		Feel the Sunshine
(2002)		 Sound Pictures for Solo Trumpet
(2002)

Feel the Sunshine is an album by trumpeter Hugh Ragin. It was recorded on October 19 and 20, 2001, at Sound on Sound Studios in New York City, and was released in 2002 by Justin Time Records. On the album, Ragin is joined by saxophonist Assif Tsahar, pianist Craig Taborn, bassist Jaribu Shahid, and drummer Tani Tabbal. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Reception

Professional ratings
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In a review for AllMusic, Paula Edelstein called the album "a diverse, stylistic gem," and wrote: "Ragin's concept behind Feel the Sunshine is one of peace in the jazz community and the world community... the songs are sequenced so that the listener's musical moods are quickly returned to the CD's thematic concept." [1]

The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings called the album "a remarkable record," and "among the best" of saxophonist Tsahar's sessions. They also praised the rhythm section's "reliable inventiveness... a highly reactive and sometimes split-second empathy with Ragin's ideas." [5]

Larry Appelbaum of JazzTimes called Ragin's contribution "simply masterful," and noted that he "has the chops and imagination to impress the stodgiest of moldy figs," playing "inside, outside and downright funky." [6]

Writing for All About Jazz Jim Santella stated that Ragin's "adventurous nature remains evident from start to finish. Standards and originals swing, while introducing flights of fancy throughout. The ensemble interprets with clarity and a natural ease... This one comes recommended for its ease of understanding and its enjoyable attitude." [7]

Track listing

  1. "Caravan" – 8:29
  2. "Feel the Sunshine" – 13:07
  3. "Hugh's Blues" – 6:04
  4. "Pain" – 11:43
  5. "Gulf Coast Groove" – 6:36
  6. "Easy Living" – 8:10
  7. "Master Mind" – 3:09
  8. "Freedom Jazz Dance" – Freedom Jazz Dance
  9. "Say Goodbye" – 2:08

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Edelstein, Paula. "Hugh Ragin: Feel the Sunshine". AllMusic. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Hugh Ragin / Feel the Sunshine". ArtistInfo. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Hugh Ragin discography". JazzLists. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Feel the Sunshine". Justin Time Records. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2006). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. Penguin Books. p. 1088.
  6. ↑ Appelbaum, Larry (March 1, 2003). "Hugh Ragin: Feel the Sunshine". JazzTimes. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Santella, Jim (September 6, 2002). "Hugh Ragin: Feel The Sunshine". All About Jazz. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
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