Eric Terdjman, Rebirth
Jazz music — these days, if you don’t like it, you at least know about it. It exists today in various forms, of course, including “light,” “modern,” and “electronic”… yes, that’s right, “electronic.” “Electronic jazz” describes a style in which the music is created entirely using synthesizers and other electronic instruments, and Eric Terdjman’s Rebirth is a wonderful example of the subgenre.
Of French ethnicity and living in Israel, Terdjman repeatedly proves that one does not need a horn, an upright bass, and a drum kit to keep the spirit of cool alive. His album consists of tunes that, to the ignorant listener, might as well come from an acoustic jazz band. On the contrary, however, he’s produced these songs with little more than a keyboard and mixed them on a computer all by himself. With songs like “Sunset,” “No Future,” “Cyber,” and the title track, Terdjman delivers an album that is equal parts engaging, head nod-inducing, and relaxing.
Whether you’re a jazz afficionado, a casual fan, or a complete neophyte, I’d heartily recommend Rebirth. While it’s good music first and foremost, it’s also reassuring to know that the essence of jazz can be perpetuated using today’s electronic media tools.
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