Robert Glasper is one of several young jazz artists who are putting forth what appears to be a significant and distinct sound. It’s hard to clearly define it or put a finger on it but I hear something in this music that I also hear in that of Marcus Strickland and a few others. Harmonically it’s pretty complex but not abstract. Rhythmically it’s varied and fluid but coherent. These musicians aren’t afraid to incorporate electronic instruments but they never seem to forget their rootedness in the historical continuum of small ensemble acoustic jazz either. If you haven’t figured out yet, I like it!
Jim's Jazz Notes 