Action-Refraction

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Action-Refraction

2011 studio album by Ben Allison

Action-Refraction[2] is the tenth album by American bassist Ben Allison. It was released on the Palmetto Records label in 2011.[3] It's his first album to focus on the compositions of others.

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Critical reception

In a review for AllMusic, critic reviewer Phil Freeman wrote: "Action-Refraction isn't a straight jazz album, but it's more likely to appeal to young jazz listeners than to indie rock fans, though it offers pleasures for anyone with open ears."[1]

Track list

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Personnel

  • Michael Blake – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Jason Lindner – Prophet 08 analog synthesizer, piano
  • Steve Cardenas – guitar
  • Brandon Seabrook – guitar (tracks 3,7)
  • Ben Allison – bass
  • Rudy Royston – drums

References

  1. [1]
    Freeman, Phil. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  2. [2]
    Jarenwattananon, Patrick. "First Listen: Action-Refraction". NPR. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
  3. [3]
    Jarenwattananon, Patrick. "The Best Jazz of 2011". NPR. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
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