The Cynic is the debut studio album by English jazz composer Zoe Rahman, released in 2001 by Manushi Records.[1]
| The Cynic | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 16 November 2001 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:05 | |||
| Label | Manushi Records | |||
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Critical response
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |   [2] |
John Fordham of The Guardian said The Cynic "alerted audiences to her [Rahman's] independent musical life..."[3] Michael Tucker of Jazz Journal said, "Never was an album more misleadingly titled..."[4]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "October" | 6:27 |
| 2. | "Apple Pie" | 5:48 |
| 3. | "Monica" | 5:13 |
| 4. | "The Cynic" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Zen" | 0:57 |
| 6. | "The Lady Lies" | 6:34 |
| 7. | "Never Enough" | 6:05 |
| Total length: | 36:05 | |
Personnel
edit- Musicians
- Zoe Rahman – piano
- Winston Clifford – drums
- Jeremy Brown – bass
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BBC Radio 3 | Jazz Album of the Year Review | Shortlisted |
| BBC Jazz Awards | Rising Star | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "The Cynic". Jazzcds. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1190. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Fordham, John (18 November 2005). "Zoe Rahman, Melting Pot". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ Tucker, Michael (12 August 2007). "Review: Zoe Rahman in concert". Jazz Journal. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
External links
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