This live CD captures Police founder and drummer Stewart Copeland touring Italy in 2003 with an orchestra and a percussion ensemble performing symphonic versions of his music from Rumble Fish and The Equalizer, as well as his other original works.
The music is jazzier than usual for Copeland, which is not at all a bad thing, but it is ironic, especially considering that Copeland called out his former Police band mate, guitarist Andy Summers, a couple of decades earlier for making jazzy records. In addition to the prominent saxophone, parts of the album have a Kenny G vibe to them, which is not a knock against Stewart Copeland – or Kenny G!
Jazz or no jazz, this is a very engaging and exuberant concert. The sound fidelity and quality are excellent, with the intricate and expert playing of the orchestra and the percussion ensemble coming through loud and clear.
Of course, Copeland’s unbridled energy on the drums, percussion, and especially the hi-hat make this a rousing and dynamic performance.
--Raj Manoharan
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