'Push & Pull' marks the latest release from pianist and vocalist Taber Gable whose new project finds its home on La Reserve Records.
With some years having passed since Gable's 2020 debut, fans of 'Hidden Driveways' will undoubtedly relish Gable's return to centre stage through the release of his sophomore outing. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, but now representing the thriving jazz community of New York City, the time in between projects has certainly been productive.
A highly educated artist and musician, Gable can boast the distinction of having graduated from the prestigious Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz as well as the revered Juilliard School. And aside from his own releases, Gable has been able to cultivate an auspicious reputation through some notable collaborations that represent thrilling and imaginative voices in contemporary jazz including Trevor Lawrence Jr's 'Relationships' (2017), Andromeda Turre's 'Shine' (2019), EJ Strickland Quintet's 'Warriors for Peace' (2018) and Kenneth Brown's 'Love People' (2021), amongst a litany of other recording and live performances.
Gable's own all-encompassing perspectives have managed to connect with both audiences and peers alike, all resonating with the pianist's progressive take on jazz. A melting pot of styles in its own right, Gable's output - as exemplified through his two album releases to date - have proved inspired concoctions of gospel (as gleaned from his early years performing in church), neo-soul as well as homages to his own jazz and musical inspirations.
'Push & Pull' serves as a nine track release that delivers a blissful extension to much of the groundwork and ideologies established through 'Hidden Driveways'. Alongside Gable who tackles piano, rhodes, synthesizers and vocals, the album's core unit is further comprised of guitarist Andrew Renfroe and drummer Jonathan Barber, with the former having served as guitarist for Gable's debut as well.
Presenting a delectable fusion of jazz sensibilities alongside R&B-inspired grooves, Gable totally soars as the project's frontman and band leader, understating his role sometimes while comfortably adorning the personification otherwise. A simmering intro sashays into a more charged 'Ode to Fallen Heroes' which sets an intriguing pace for the album as a whole. The neo-soul stylings of the album's title track marks another notable high point with Gable's sublime vocal fully on display, and then there's the instrumental, synth-based treasure that is 'OMW' which is as engaging as it is infectious.
For those that continue to be enamoured by the productions of the late, great James Yancey, 'Somethin 4 Dilla' hits as a fitting nod to not just his overall brilliance but to his indelible impact on artists, musicians and producers who continue to find inspiration through his timeless music.
'Push & Pull' proves a sensational release to further chart the ongoing musical adventures of Taber Gable - an immeasurably talented artist whose star will undeniably continue to shine through his burgeoning efforts as a performer, creator and collaborator.
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