by Kyle O'Brien
July, 2010
Frank Glover
ABACUS
Soprano saxophonist and composer Glover plays compositional jazz of texture and soundscape with a small orchestra that at times sounds more like contemporary classical music than jazz. The title track buzzes with strings as a marimba sets the rhythm before the soprano comes in with a melody that recalls the Orient. This may be better suited to the concert hall than the jazz stage, but it is often quite interesting. At times it is sparse and open, at others dense and brooding, as on “Modern Times.” It’s highly original music; if you like film scores, this is up your alley.