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ICP Orchestra: East of the Sun
By Track review of "East of the Sun"After listening to all the fun, frolic and the artists' expert technical proficiencies, perhaps akin to a theme park joyride, they revisit their roots on the final track "East of the Sun, West of the Moon," composed by Brooks Bowman in 1934, later covered by Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker and other jazz pioneers. They begin on a rambunctious note, not hinting about where they're taking the tune, but kick matters into 10th gear with pumping horns supported by Bennink's bristling swing pulse and the frontline's sweet-tempered overtures.
The hornists and strings performers engage in bursting call and response episodes, followed by the tenor saxophonists' rangy incursions and Mary Oliver's old school type violin solo, sparking remembrances of influential trad-jazz violin great, Joe Venuti. Ultimately, the musicians work the mainstream component into the mix, but a few bars of jittery horns phrasings and other minor deviations prevent this piece from becoming a blatant or standard reworking of the original. Indeed, ICP Orchestra's resourcefulness is shaped by a host of unforeseen surprises; penetrating improvisational workouts, satirical interludes, and inspiring teamwork.
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ICP Orchestra
band / ensemble / orchestraMichael Moore clarinet: alto sax; Ab Baars clarinet, tenor sax; Tobias Delius: clarinet tenor sax; Wolter Wierbos: trombone; Thomas Heberer: cornet; Mary Oliver: violin, viola, vocals; Tristan Honsinger: cello, vocals; Ernst Glerum: bass, announcements; Guus Janssen: piano, organ; Han Bennink drums, vocals.
Album information
Title: East of the Sun | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: ICP
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