far afield

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Mr. Brewer introduces his composition “Juno” with a long, lovely bass solo that frames the contours and pace of its melody, voiced mostly by saxophone, and which rises against descending accompaniment; his arrangement of melody and harmony, of foreground and background, is not far afield from Shorter’s conception.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ringo offers his thoughts on the fans’ loyalty as the band toured countries far afield, and then it sounds like four pairs of shoes are running down a hallway: “Happy Christmas! Happy Christmas!” 1964’s single was still full of newness and wonder, but The Beatles definitely sound more confident.

From Salon

Alcaraz doesn’t appear to be going far afield for fresh voices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reiner told the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast: "This one meant the most to me because it was the first time I ever did anything that was so far afield from anything my father would have done."

From BBC

Then, in the span of 24 hours this weekend, three separate tragedies across three continents showed how horrific events can unfold anywhere, anytime, often far afield of Washington’s focus.

From The Wall Street Journal