“Ten”: A contemporary Jazz Album

A review of the 2010 works of musician Jason Moran and his group The Bandwagon

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Ten, an hour-long album produced by Jason Moran and his group The Bandwagon, is a masterful work composed in honor of Moran’s 10-year anniversary with The Bandwagon. The album, recorded in 2010, demonstrates the beauty of jazz through the musicians’ instrumental prowess.

The group is composed of Moran, a pianist, bassist Tarus Mateen, and drummer Nasheet Waits. In the forefront of much of the album, one can hear Moran demonstrate his extensive piano skills, and it quickly becomes the center of attention as he rapidly traverses the keys of the piano. Just behind the piano, the subtle and tasteful use of percussion can be heard.