Thomas Borgmann – soprano and tenor saxophone, toy-melodica | Max Johnson – bass | Willi Kellers – drums and voice All music by Borgmann / Johnson / Kellers (FMP-Publishing). Recorded live on 31st … Continue reading
Incorporating flavors that range from barn-dancing to free jazz could easily be a formula for catastrophe but Johnson, Martin and Davis have all but given a name to their anomalous development in innovation. Whatever Johnson may have envisioned for his original dream trio, it’s hard to imagine that he could have produced a better-quality end product. Big Eyed Rabbit is an brilliant achievement on many levels with its outstanding use of history, raw musical talent and a uniquely creative approach. This is highly recommended. — Karl Ackermann Continue reading
With the onset of fan donation pages all over the Internet artists, musicians and inventors of all sorts can now speak directly with their fans and solicit funds for all types of projects. Some are fantastical like ‘help me turn into a cat’ fund or ‘help make my paper clip rocket ship a reality’, but more often than not it is a musician with a book of songs that means the world to them and are looking for a way to make their vision a reality. There are even added perks to sites like these. They come in the form of incentives for the public’s donations, such as a copy of the completed album or even executive producer credits. The Max Johnson Quartet is a success story born from this new artist driven way to produce music. From a business model to recording and art work, (fantastic by the way if you can get a close look at it) to getting Not Two Records to back the recording. — Philip Coombs Continue reading