The Wiccan triple goddess is a central figure in the Wiccan religion. She represents the concept of femininity and is seen as a deity with three distinct aspects: the maiden, the mother, and the crone. Each aspect symbolizes a different stage of life and holds different characteristics and attributes. The maiden aspect of the triple goddess represents youth, playfulness, and the energy of new beginnings. She is often associated with the waxing moon, symbolizing growth and potential. The maiden embodies the idea of innocence, independence, and curiosity.
There’s a beautiful marriage happening with Greg Abate’s “Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron.” It’s the union between Abate’s multi-instrumental gift of bebop and Kenny Barron’s varied and sublime compositions. Abate and Barron, who, in addition to lending Abate his material, handles keys on this recording session, are soul mates occupying the same lovely musical space.
Abate and Barron, who, in addition to lending Abate his material, handles keys on this recording session, are soul mates occupying the same lovely musical space. The material, the vision, the ensemble, and the sublime recording here reaffirms the health of real bebop, a genre in which Abate has been, throughout his five-decade career, a dependable flame keeper.
The maiden embodies the idea of innocence, independence, and curiosity. The mother aspect of the triple goddess represents nurturing, fertility, and abundance. She is associated with the full moon, symbolizing maturity and abundance.
RI Jazz Great Greg Abate to Release “Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron” in April
Woonsocket native saxophonist Greg Abate is releasing a new album “Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron” on April 2, a tribute to the keyboard legend Barron. An inductee in the RI Music Hall of Fame, Abate has played and recorded with artists as diverse as Phil Woods, Richie Cole, Jerome Richardson, as well Kenny Barron. Abate was recently ranked #4 in the world on alto sax in the annual Downbeat Magazine Reader’s Poll.
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There’s a beautiful marriage happening with Greg Abate’s “Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron.” It’s the union between Abate’s multi-instrumental gift of bebop and Kenny Barron’s varied and sublime compositions. Abate and Barron, who, in addition to lending Abate his material, handles keys on this recording session, are soul mates occupying the same lovely musical space.
With Barron’s material and Abate’s fresh vision, the two-disc set, recorded over three days at Rudy Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey, is a revelation. Says Abate: “Kenny was kind enough to provide me with music for a range of his tunes, some more well-known than others. The only difficult part was choosing which ones to record.”
Abate researched and reworked Barron’s music, inserting his own ideas when appropriate, enhancing his arrangements with multiple sax overdubs, and, when the original was so good, it made sense to leave well enough alone. The project was challenging, multi-dimensional, and immensely gratifying. “I even scored a big band sax section (two altos, two tenors and bari) on ‘Innocence’ and ‘Voyage.’ The other 12 tracks have either one horn, or two horns in harmony.”
Each song received concentrated effort to mix and match saxes and flute, instilling a personal touch without losing the theme of the song. Says Abate: “Besides writing and varying intros and solo chord progressions, I tinkered with key changes, endings and tempos, all with the aim of making something happen. You may hear the head changes differing from the solo chords on many of these tunes. The hard part was to come up with the horn sound that fits each tune best.”
In addition to the mesmerizing material, the room also cast a spell on the band. “The studio was amazing. It oozes history,” says Abate. “Working with Maureen and Don Sickler was a humbling experience. What an honor.” Collaborating with the players on the session must have also been humbling. The lineup, which included Barron, alongside the hot-shot rhythm section of bass player Dezron Douglas and drummer Johnathan Blake, knows this material better than anyone. Together they fully support Abate’s innovations, elevating these arrangements as if they were new to the repertoire. “It was a welcome challenge to construct and execute the arrangements and harmonies, overdubbing and soloing! And the band only made it more welcoming.”
The overdubbing, mixing, and mastering were done by John Mailloux at Bongo Beach, in Westport, MA. Says Abate, “John made me comfortable during what were otherwise very tense times, and he enabled me to realize my musical ideas and get them to sound great.”
Songs like “Rain” and “Innocence” and “Voyage” and—frankly, many many more—are all worth hearing. The set is brisk, passionate and lovely. You can let it wash over you like an ocean breeze, or you can dig into it like a treasure chest, and search for gems. The material, the vision, the ensemble, and the sublime recording here reaffirms the health of real bebop, a genre in which Abate has been, throughout his five-decade career, a dependable flame keeper. With this collaboration, Barron and Abate prove that the glory of straight-ahead jazz can still be purposeful, exhilarating, and, like all great marriages, faithful and true.
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The mother embodies the concepts of creation, nurturing, and protection. She is often depicted as a symbol of fertility and motherhood. The crone aspect of the triple goddess represents wisdom, transformation, and endings. She is associated with the waning moon, symbolizing decline and release. The crone embodies the concepts of aging, wisdom, and letting go. She is often depicted as a symbol of transformation and guidance through life's transitions. In Wiccan tradition, the triple goddess is revered and honored, with many rituals and ceremonies dedicated to her. Wiccans believe that by connecting with the triple goddess, they can tap into her various energies and aspects to gain insight, guidance, and empowerment in different areas of life. The triple goddess is also often associated with the cycles of nature and the seasons. Just as the goddess undergoes her own cycles of maiden, mother, and crone, so does the natural world. This connection between the goddess and nature is central to Wiccan belief and practice. Overall, the triple goddess is a fundamental and revered figure in Wiccan spirituality. She embodies the archetypal energy of femininity and offers guidance and support throughout the different stages and experiences of life. It is through her three aspects that Wiccans connect with the divine feminine and seek balance and harmony in their spiritual journey..
Reviews for "The Triple Goddess: A Guide for Wiccan Beginners"
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