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The album "I Forgot What You Taught Me" by Sam Barsh is a jazz album with some R&B influences. The album has 13 original tracks, most of which are very repetitive and lack any direction. The album does have some good musicianship, but the lack of funk makes it difficult to enjoy.
Sam Barsh is perhaps best known for having spent a few years as a
member of the Avishai Cohen Trio. With his own group, he performs
what he has said is a funky blend of jazz, R&B and slick
ambient grooves. Perhaps that is true in person but, on his debut
CD, there is virtually no funk. Instead, Barsh plays 13 originals
that are full of repetition, simple rhythms, and inconclusive
playing. Many of the selections, such as nuTrance, George Dub,
and Rainy Day Loop do not go anywhere, just stating the same idea
over and over again as if he and his quartet are waiting for the
singer or soloist to show up and give them some direction. As far
as ambience goes, there is not much color or originality to be
heard although the musicianship is clearly at a high level. Barsh
sounds like he can play keyboards well, but clearly his
compositional skills, as evident on this CD, are not at the same
level. ~ Scott Yanow
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