''Sixteen Sunsets'' is a studio album by American jazz saxophonist

Jane Ira Bloom Jane Ira Bloom (born January 12, 1955) is an American jazz soprano saxophonist and composer. Early years Bloom was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joel and Evelyn Bloom. She began as a pianist and drummer, later switching to the alto saxophon ...

. The album was released on December 15, 2013 by Outline Records label. This is her 15th album as a band leader. ''Sixteen Sunsets'' received a Grammy nomination for Best Surround Sound Album in 2014.

Reception

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''s Jeff Simon wrote, "Not only is this one of the best jazz discs of the year, it's, without doubt, one of the most beautiful records soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom has ever made in a recording life that has been replete with the sublime... A magnificent disc—a balladic revelation for the final weeks of the year." Dan McClenaghan of ''

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'' stated, "''Sixteen Sunsets'' is, arguably, Jane Ira Bloom's most compelling recording. It's certainly her loveliest—no argument there. And the sound quality is out of this world. An

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is nice, but it seems a rather small celestial body for an artist that can create something as perfect as this disc. Perhaps a star, a bright one, can be found." Lloyd Sachs of ''

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'' added, "Moving seamlessly between standards and originals, ''Sixteen Sunsets'' unfolds with a luminous intensity."

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's Kevin Whitehead wrote, "She never sounds better than in ballads, and on ''Sixteen Sunsets'' she plays more than a dozen, including a few associated with Billie Holiday." Bill Kohlhaase writing for ''

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'' observed, "''Sixteen Sunsets'' is a showcase for soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom's rich tone and fluid expression. The disc's well-engineered sound and the smart program—six originals from Bloom and eight ballads—also showcase her thoughtful, deliberate way with melody. There's no rushing here. Bloom seems to dwell on each note, no matter the phrase it appears in, delivering each with a tonal fullness that resonates with warmth and color."

Track listing

Personnel

*Jane Ira Bloom – soprano saxophone *Dominic Fallacaro – piano * Cameron Brown – bass * Matt Wilson – drums

References

External links

* {{Authority control Jane Ira Bloom albums 2013 albums