All artists filed by last name under D, E and F :
Ken Vandermark – baritone saxophone & Bb clarinet | Mark Tokar – acoustic bass | Waclaw Zimpel – Bb & alto clarinet | Mikolaj Trzaska – alto saxophone & bass clarinet | Dave Rempis – alto & tenor saxophone | Michael Zerang – drums | Tim Daisy – drums | Steve Swell – trombone | Per-Åke Holmlander – tuba | Magnus Broo – trumpet | Devin Hoff – bass VI (on CD1 only)
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Gebhard Ullmann – soprano and tenor saxes, bass clarinet | Michael Jefry Stevens – piano | Joe Fonda – bass | George Schuller– drums, toy whistle, percussion Continue reading
We’ve reviewed albums before with saxophonist and clarinetist Sabir Mateen bassist Michael Bisio and drummer Whit Dickey. Use the “search” engine on the right and lists of albums will appear, with the three artists as leaders in their respective bands, and in bands like Frode Gjerstad’s Circulasione Totale, William Parker’s orchestras, the David S Ware bands, or in albums with Joe Morris, Matthew Shipp, Joe McPhee, Daniel Carter … and many more. And now we get all three in a trio, and a real trio, with all three musicians shaping the sound. Is it all improvised? It’s hard to say, because most of the tracks have a clear and identifiable sound or even a theme, that, vague as it may be, creates the focus for the ensuing free development, with an underlying boppish element that is never far away. — Stef Continue reading
Recorded at the end of a weeklong tour in Bielefeld Germany at the club Bunker. The CD includes Jan Klare on alto saxophone and flute, Bill Elgart drums and percussion, Meinrad Kneer on bass and Jeff Platz guitar. The idea was to record a few takes during the day and then record the evening performance. The club Bunker is an actual bunker from the world war two era, which has been transformed into one of the countries most historic jazz clubs. After two sets of what was agreed to be very intense playing and listening on all of our parts, we were quiet pleasantly surprised at the outcome! — Jeff Platz Continue reading
Differential Equations is the latest recording released on Skycap Records by Italian saxophonist Fabio Delvo and American guitarist Jeff Platz. Combining individual compositions with free improvisations the group captures the essential spirit of modern jazz music. Joined by drummer John Mclellan, bassist and modular synthesizer player Kit Demos the ensemble presents a uniquely fresh and futuristic listening experience. Continue reading
Aaron Bennett – Tenor Saxophone | John Finkbeiner – Guitar | Lisa Mezzacappa – Acoustic Bass | Vijay Anderson – Drums.All compositions by Lisa Mezzacappa (c) 2013 except: Old by Roscoe Mitchell (ASCAP) and Luna by Chico Freeman (ASCAP) Continue reading
Damn, what a wonderful set. We definitely all should’ve been there. But we couldn’t make. And now we can. So we’re off the hook. Very lucky for us. New Englanders all. — BYRON COLEY [Deerfield, MA, Feb. 2012] Continue reading
ZLATKO KAUCIC has been known to take household items and turn them into percussive instruments incorporating them into his music, experimenting with the sound they make and the sharpness and clarity of their timbres. This is also a point made by one of his most memorable fans Jakob, a ten year old boy, who attended Zlatko’s concert in Nova Gorica and said loudly to his father in the middle of the show, “Look what Zlatko is playing, some funny home-made instrument.” Provocative, thoughtful, spellbinding, and always original and contemporary, Zlatko Kaucic’s compositions have inspired collective improvisations in his native Slovenia and abroad for over thirty years, celebrating this achievement with his 2009 recording 30th Anniversary Concerts. His sonic contributions, experimental sounds and concepts can be found on 24 recordings combining his solo efforts and collaborative offerings.– SUSAN FRANCES Continue reading
The album features very light percussion by Billy Hart who plays in a very subtle and shape shifting manner. Fewell has an appealing tone, moving through and weaving in and out if the music. Tchicai and Kohlhase play at a slow burn throughout and the mystical – spiritual – incantatory vibe suits the music well. This is a fine collective album, quiet and thoughtful, played at a summering level which allows space for all voices to be heard, it’s a cooperative group where no one dominates. — Tim Niland Continue reading
For avant modern jazz piano trio music at its free best, you can’t go wrong with RED Trio. And their LP on No Business (NBLP 67) is as good a place as any to start. They give us three supercharged cuts. — Grego Applegate Edwards Continue reading