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Winter Colors

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Winter Colors
Studio album by
Peterson Kohler Collective
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2019
RecordedSeptember 2018
StudioStudio X, Seattle
GenreJazz
Length53:00
LabelOrigin
ProducerLee Kohler, Rob Kohler, David Peterson
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
DownBeat[1]
AllAboutJazz[2]
Jazz Journal[3]

Winter Colors is a studio album by the jazz group Peterson Kohler Collective, released in 2019 on Origin Records.

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David Peterson, Lee, and Rob Kohler are cousins who grew up in Montana.[4] Peterson is a veteran of the Seattle jazz scene, teaching at Cornish College for 35 years.[5] Peterson is best known for his work with Chuck Deardorf and Chet Baker.[6] John Bishop, the drummer, is the founder of Origin Records.[7] Brent Jensen, originally from Idaho, is a Seattle-based saxophonist who attended college with Rob Kohler.[8]

The album includes original compositions by every member of the band except Bishop, two freely improvised tracks ("Grey Mist" and "White Flurries"), and a song composed by the Kohler brothers' father John Kohler.[3]

Critical reception

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Critics were generally favorable of the album, praising its balance of versatility and cohesiveness.[1][2] Many critics pointed to the familial connection and maturity of the players as particularly striking. The title track was singled out as exemplary of the album's signature sound, but the compositions were widely praised.[3][9]

Track listing

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No.TitleMusicLength
1."Winter Colors"David Peterson5:43
2."I Need You Too"Leonard Read Kohler6:05
3."Rise Up"Rob Kohler4:13
4."Graceful"Rob Kohler7:13
5."Grey Mist"The Collective2:55
6."The Wind Has Gone Down"David Peterson7:12
7."Danza"Brent Jensen5:19
8."White Flurries"The Collective1:25
9."M&M Blues"John Kohler6:40
10."Solstice Song"David Peterson5:48
Total length:53:08

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Morton, Brian (2019). "Peterson-Kohler Collective Review". DownBeat Magazine. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Hoetjes, Peter. "Music Review". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Grand, Fred. "Peterson-Kohler Collective: Winter Colors". Jazz Journal. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Winter Colors". Origin Records. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Lloyd, Robin (November 25, 2019). "Exploring "Winter Colors" with the Peterson Kohler Collective". KNKX. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  6. ^ Pedigo, Bill (May 16, 2017). "Cascade High grad Dave Peterson a craftsman in jazz guitar". Everett Herald. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "John Bishop Bio". Origin Records. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "Brent Jensen Bio". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  9. ^ Spector, Chris. "Peterson-Kohler Collective: Winter Colors". Midwest Record. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
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