# Sun Rooms > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sun_Rooms > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sun_Rooms.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Rooms > Source revision: 1291268007 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ***Sun Rooms*** is the first album by Sun Rooms, a trio led by the American jazz vibraphonist [Jason Adasiewicz](/source/Jason_Adasiewicz) with the double bass player Nate McBride and drummer [Mike Reed](/source/Mike_Reed_(musician)). It was recorded in 2008 and released by [Delmark Records](/source/Delmark_Records). The band played five Adasiewicz compositions and three cover versions: "Off My Back Jack" by [Hasaan Ibn Ali](/source/Hasaan_Ibn_Ali), from his only album, *[The Max Roach Trio Featuring the Legendary Hasaan](/source/The_Max_Roach_Trio_Featuring_the_Legendary_Hasaan)*, "Overtones of China" by [Sun Ra](/source/Sun_Ra) and "Warm Valley" by [Duke Ellington](/source/Duke_Ellington).[1] ## Reception The *[Down Beat](/source/Down_Beat)* review by Alain Drouot says, "Adasiewicz is a physical player equally at ease with material that requires a more gentle touch. His bell-like and resonant sound does not warrant any potent comparisons in the jazz world."[2] The *[All About Jazz](/source/All_About_Jazz)* review by Nic Jones says, "Sure, it's possible to name check both '60s-era [Bobby Hutcherson](/source/Bobby_Hutcherson) and [Walt Dickerson](/source/Walt_Dickerson) as points of reference, but they serve simply to highlight the fact that Adasiewicz is — for want of a better way of putting it — of a modern persuasion in both his composing and playing."[3] *AAJ'*s Mark Corroto commented: "The vibraphone, like the bass clarinet, can be pushed to extremes, yet never sounds bellicose or threatening. This trio can swing hard, yet the music remains a warming wash of tones and resonances."[4] In a review for *[JazzTimes](/source/JazzTimes)*, Lloyd Sachs wrote, "Bridging stark minimalism and animated freebop, the music on *Sun Rooms* is in a state of constant motion — and constant reinvention."[5] The *Point of Departure* review by John Litweiler says, "Adasiewicz almost always works in larger groups as a sideman. Maybe because of this trio's intimacy, this CD is the best, most revealing improvising I've heard from him."[6] Howard Reich of *[The Seattle Times](/source/The_Seattle_Times)* included the album in his "Top 10 jazz albums of 2010" list, writing: "The translucency of the ensemble sound, the delicacy of the instrumental interplay and the sweet tintinnabulation of Adasiewicz's vibes-playing seduce the ear. Yet there's nothing sweet or lightweight about the music."[7] Writing for *[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)*, Nilan Perera stated that the music is "performed with warmth and sensitivity," and commented: "The compositions themselves are quite beautiful, displaying an economy of line and exploring the distinct sounds of the vibes in a way that goes beyond the pianistic analogy."[8] In an article for *[PopMatters](/source/PopMatters)*, John Garratt remarked: "add up the resumes for all three of these guys, and you get quite the modern jazz nexus brewing. Lyrical yet a little tame, *Sun Rooms* angles toward brighter things in the future."[9] ## Track listing - *All compositions by Jason Adasiewicz except as indicated* 1. "Get In There" – 3:44 1. "Life" – 6:12 1. "Stake" – 4:43 1. "Rose Garden" – 6:28 1. "You Can't" – 5:55 1. "Off My Back Jack" ([Hasaan Ibn Ali](/source/Hasaan_Ibn_Ali)) – 7:45 1. "Overtones of China" ([Sun Ra](/source/Sun_Ra)) – 4:59 1. "Warm Walley" ([Duke Ellington](/source/Duke_Ellington)) – 5:52 ## Personnel - [Jason Adasiewicz](/source/Jason_Adasiewicz) - [vibraphone](/source/Vibraphone) - Nate McBride – [double bass](/source/Double_bass) - [Mike Reed](/source/Mike_Reed_(musician)) – [drums](/source/Drums) ## References 1. Original liner notes by John Corbett 1. Drouot, Alain. "*Sun Rooms* review". *Down Beat*, January 11, 2010, page 78. 1. Jones, Nic (December 10, 2010). ["Jason Adasiewicz: Sun Rooms"](http://www.allaboutjazz.com/sun-rooms-jason-adasiewicz-delmark-records-review-by-nic-jones.php). *[All About Jazz](/source/All_About_Jazz)* 1. Corroto, Mark (September 28, 2010). ["Jason Adasiewicz: Sun Rooms"](https://www.allaboutjazz.com/sun-rooms-jason-adasiewicz-delmark-records-review-by-mark-corroto). *All About Jazz*. Retrieved January 24, 2023. 1. Sachs, Lloyd (March 1, 2011). ["Jason Adasiewicz: Sun Rooms"](http://jazztimes.com/articles/27218-sun-rooms-jason-adasiewicz). *[JazzTimes](/source/JazzTimes)* 1. Litweiler, John (December 2010). ["Moment's Notice"](http://www.pointofdeparture.org/PoD32/PoD32MoreMoments2.html). *Point of Departure*. No. 32. 1. Reich, Howard (January 3, 2011). ["Top 10 jazz albums of 2010"](https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/top-10-jazz-albums-of-2010). *The Seattle Times*. Retrieved January 24, 2023. 1. Perera, Nilan (September 21, 2010). ["Jason Adasiewicz: Sun Rooms"](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/jason_adasiewicz-sun_rooms). *Exclaim!*. Retrieved January 24, 2023. 1. Garratt, John (February 17, 2011). ["Jason Adasiewicz: Sun Rooms"](https://www.popmatters.com/136397-jason-adasiewicz-sun-rooms-2496084216.html). *PopMatters*. 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