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| label = [[Blue Note Records|Blue Note]]<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Norment |first1=Lynn |title=Sounding Off |journal=Ebony |date=Aug 1999 |volume=54 |issue=10 |page=22}}</ref>
| label = [[Blue Note Records|Blue Note]]<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Norment |first1=Lynn |title=Sounding Off |magazine=Ebony |date=Aug 1999 |volume=54 |issue=10 |page=22}}</ref>
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'''''Mirrors''''' is an album by the American drummer [[Joe Chambers]], released in 1999.<ref name="DC">{{cite news |last1=D'Addono |first1=Beth |title='Mirrors' reflects Chambers' talent |work=Delaware County Daily Times |date=February 12, 1999 |department=News}}</ref> "Tu-Way-Pock-E-Way" is dedicated to [[Vernel Fournier]].<ref name=PD/>
'''''Mirrors''''' is an album by the American drummer [[Joe Chambers]], released in 1999.<ref name="DC">{{cite news |last1=D'Addono |first1=Beth |title='Mirrors' reflects Chambers' talent |work=Delaware County Daily Times |date=February 12, 1999 |department=News}}</ref><ref name="HS">{{cite news |last1=Bellamy |first1=Cliff |title=Jazz sideman should get overdue recognition |work=The Herald-Sun |date=April 23, 1999 |location=Durham |department=Preview |page=3}}</ref> Chambers was asked to do the album as part of [[Blue Note Records]]' 60th anniversary.<ref name=PG/>


==Production==
==Production==
The album was produced partly by Brian Bacchus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/joe-chambers-mn0000122897/biography|title=Joe Chambers Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic}}</ref> Chambers wrote seven of the nine songs.<ref name="VS">{{cite news |last1=Andrews |first1=Marke |title=CD Reviews |work=Vancouver Sun |date=29 May 1999 |page=E17}}</ref> The group rehearsed the songs for a week and then recorded them in about a day.<ref name=DC/> [[Eddie Henderson (musician)|Eddie Henderson]] played trumpet on the album; [[Mulgrew Miller]] played piano.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/joe-chambers-mirrors/|title=Joe Chambers: Mirrors|first=Bill|last=Bennett|website=JazzTimes}}</ref><ref name=VS/> "[[Come Back to Me (Janet Jackson song)|Come Back to Me]]" and "Lady in my Life" are versions of songs made famous by [[Janet Jackson]] and [[Michael Jackson]], respectively.<ref name=DC/>
Recorded in July 1998, the album was produced in part by Brian Bacchus.<ref name=PG/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/joe-chambers-mn0000122897/biography|title=Joe Chambers Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic}}</ref> Chambers wrote seven of the nine songs.<ref name="VS">{{cite news |last1=Andrews |first1=Marke |title=CD Reviews |work=Vancouver Sun |date=29 May 1999 |page=E17}}</ref> The group rehearsed the songs for a week and then recorded them in about a day.<ref name=DC/> [[Eddie Henderson (musician)|Eddie Henderson]] played trumpet on the album; [[Mulgrew Miller]] played piano.<ref name="auto">{{Cite magazine|url=https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/joe-chambers-mirrors/|title=Joe Chambers: Mirrors|first=Bill|last=Bennett|magazine=JazzTimes}}</ref><ref name=VS/> "[[Come Back to Me (Janet Jackson song)|Come Back to Me]]" and "Lady in My Life" are versions of songs made famous by [[Janet Jackson]] and [[Michael Jackson]], respectively.<ref name=DC/> Chambers duets with himself on "Circles", playing drums and vibraphone.<ref name=HS/> "Tu-Way-Pock-E-Way" is dedicated to [[Vernel Fournier]].<ref name=PD/>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mirrors-mw0000047142|title=Joe Chambers - Mirrors Album Reviews, Songs & More &#124; AllMusic|via=www.allmusic.com}}</ref>
|rev1score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mirrors-mw0000047142|title=Joe Chambers Mirrors|website=AllMusic}}</ref>
|rev3 = ''[[Los Angeles Daily News]]''
|rev2 = ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]''
|rev3score = {{rating|3.5|4}}<ref name="LAD">{{cite news |last1=Shuster |first1=Fred |title=Sound Check |work=Los Angeles Daily News |date=April 16, 1999 |page=L24}}</ref>
|rev2score = {{rating|3.5|4}}<ref name="CS">{{cite news |last1=Sachs |first1=Lloyd |title=Spin Control |work=Chicago Sun-Times |date=May 2, 1999 |department=Showcase |page=10}}</ref>
|rev3 = ''[[The Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]''
|rev3score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name="CL">{{cite book |last1=Larkin |first1=Colin |title=The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |date=2006 |publisher=MUZE |volume=2 |page=281}}</ref>
|rev4 = ''[[Los Angeles Daily News]]''
|rev4score = {{rating|3.5|4}}<ref name="LAD">{{cite news |last1=Shuster |first1=Fred |title=Sound Check |work=Los Angeles Daily News |date=April 16, 1999 |page=L24}}</ref>
|rev5 = ''[[The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD]]''
|rev5score = {{rating|3.5|4}}<ref name="PG">{{cite book |title=The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD |date=2000 |publisher=Penguin Books Ltd |page=261}}</ref>
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''[[JazzTimes]]'' wrote that "Miller is truly coming into his own, overplaying less and consistently finding an apt line or harmony in the context of the ensemble."<ref name="auto"/> The ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'' stated that "Chambers propels a group with an unobtrusive, cymbal-rimmed fuel that leaves plenty of room for the front-line players."<ref name="PD">{{cite news |last1=Hunter, Jr. |first1=Al |title=In listening to 'Mirrors'... |work=Philadelphia Daily News |date=February 12, 1999 |department=Features Yo! |page=89}}</ref>
''[[JazzTimes]]'' wrote that "Miller is truly coming into his own, overplaying less and consistently finding an apt line or harmony in the context of the ensemble."<ref name="auto"/> The ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'' stated that "Chambers propels a group with an unobtrusive, cymbal-rimmed fuel that leaves plenty of room for the front-line players."<ref name="PD">{{cite news |last1=Hunter, Jr. |first1=Al |title=In listening to 'Mirrors'... |work=Philadelphia Daily News |date=February 12, 1999 |department=Features Yo! |page=89}}</ref>


The ''[[Toronto Star]]'' opined that "Chambers is in subtle charge throughout, forceful and always involved on his slick numbers."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chapman |first1=Geoff |title=Oldtimers give out blast of young gusto |work=Toronto Star |date=April 3, 1999 |department=Entertainment}}</ref> The ''[[Los Angeles Daily News]]'' determined that ''Mirrors'' "offers polished, diverse and ear-catching performances of Chambers' varied tunes."<ref name=LAD/>
The ''[[Toronto Star]]'' opined that "Chambers is in subtle charge throughout, forceful and always involved on his slick numbers."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chapman |first1=Geoff |title=Oldtimers give out blast of young gusto |work=Toronto Star |date=April 3, 1999 |department=Entertainment}}</ref> The ''[[Los Angeles Daily News]]'' determined that ''Mirrors'' "offers polished, diverse and ear-catching performances of Chambers' varied tunes."<ref name=LAD/> The ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' called Chambers "a masterly all-around talent with a gift for iridescent arrangements and multi-colored harmonies."<ref name=CS/>


[[AllMusic]] wrote: "Immaculately played and programmed, collectively inspired by brilliant musicianship, and triggered by the creative juices of its fearless leader, the date commands interest throughout, and upon repeated listenings."<ref name="auto1"/>
[[AllMusic]] wrote: "Immaculately played and programmed, collectively inspired by brilliant musicianship, and triggered by the creative juices of its fearless leader, the date commands interest throughout, and upon repeated listenings."<ref name="auto1"/>
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Latest revision as of 17:33, 23 May 2024

Mirrors
Studio album by
Joe Chambers
Released1999
RecordedJuly 1998
GenreJazz
LabelBlue Note[1]
Joe Chambers chronology
Isla Verde
(1995) 		Mirrors
(1999) 		Urban Grooves
(2002)

Mirrors is an album by the American drummer Joe Chambers, released in 1999.[2][3] Chambers was asked to do the album as part of Blue Note Records' 60th anniversary.[4]

Production

[edit]

Recorded in July 1998, the album was produced in part by Brian Bacchus.[4][5] Chambers wrote seven of the nine songs.[6] The group rehearsed the songs for a week and then recorded them in about a day.[2] Eddie Henderson played trumpet on the album; Mulgrew Miller played piano.[7][6] "Come Back to Me" and "Lady in My Life" are versions of songs made famous by Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson, respectively.[2] Chambers duets with himself on "Circles", playing drums and vibraphone.[3] "Tu-Way-Pock-E-Way" is dedicated to Vernel Fournier.[8]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[9]
Chicago Sun-Times[10]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[11]
Los Angeles Daily News[12]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD[4]

JazzTimes wrote that "Miller is truly coming into his own, overplaying less and consistently finding an apt line or harmony in the context of the ensemble."[7] The Philadelphia Daily News stated that "Chambers propels a group with an unobtrusive, cymbal-rimmed fuel that leaves plenty of room for the front-line players."[8]

The Toronto Star opined that "Chambers is in subtle charge throughout, forceful and always involved on his slick numbers."[13] The Los Angeles Daily News determined that Mirrors "offers polished, diverse and ear-catching performances of Chambers' varied tunes."[12] The Chicago Sun-Times called Chambers "a masterly all-around talent with a gift for iridescent arrangements and multi-colored harmonies."[10]

AllMusic wrote: "Immaculately played and programmed, collectively inspired by brilliant musicianship, and triggered by the creative juices of its fearless leader, the date commands interest throughout, and upon repeated listenings."[9]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Tu-Way-Pock-E-Way" 
2."Mirrors" 
3."Caravanserai" 
4."Ruth" 
5."Mariposa" 
6."Lady in My Life" 
7."Circles" 
8."Come Back to Me" 
9."Ruthless" 

References

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  1. ^ Norment, Lynn (Aug 1999). "Sounding Off". Ebony. Vol. 54, no. 10. p. 22.
  2. ^ a b c D'Addono, Beth (February 12, 1999). "'Mirrors' reflects Chambers' talent". News. Delaware County Daily Times.
  3. ^ a b Bellamy, Cliff (April 23, 1999). "Jazz sideman should get overdue recognition". Preview. The Herald-Sun. Durham. p. 3.
  4. ^ a b c The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. Penguin Books Ltd. 2000. p. 261.
  5. ^ "Joe Chambers Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  6. ^ a b Andrews, Marke (29 May 1999). "CD Reviews". Vancouver Sun. p. E17.
  7. ^ a b Bennett, Bill. "Joe Chambers: Mirrors". JazzTimes.
  8. ^ a b Hunter, Jr., Al (February 12, 1999). "In listening to 'Mirrors'...". Features Yo!. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 89.
  9. ^ a b "Joe Chambers Mirrors". AllMusic.
  10. ^ a b Sachs, Lloyd (May 2, 1999). "Spin Control". Showcase. Chicago Sun-Times. p. 10.
  11. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 2. MUZE. p. 281.
  12. ^ a b Shuster, Fred (April 16, 1999). "Sound Check". Los Angeles Daily News. p. L24.
  13. ^ Chapman, Geoff (April 3, 1999). "Oldtimers give out blast of young gusto". Entertainment. Toronto Star.
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