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Andy Middleton: Reinventing the World
ByOn this octet set (five horns plus a rhythm section), Reinventing the World explores clean and gorgeous harmonics, with much solo room for Middleton on tenor and soprano saxophones, and Kenny Wheeler on trumpet. A sharp rhythm section backs the cool, clear harmonies, and they adjust nicely to the different approaches of the two principal solists. Middle goes after his improvisations with concise and precisely-placed notes. Wheeler – I've never heard him sound as compelling – stretches things out like taffy, approaching at times a breaking point.
Then, seven tunes in, along comes "Naugahide," giving featured trombonist Nils Wogram some room – too briefly – to strut his solo stuff. His is a soft-tufted bone sound on this inspired and quirky interlude, and if the CD has a weakness, it's that he isn't featured more.
Additionally, pianist Henry Hey proves himself a top notch accompanist, not calling a lot of attention to himself, but poking well-placed flourishes here and there into the mix. Hit the repeat button on "Three Mile Island" for a good example of his – indeed, the entire rhythm section's – contribution to the overall sound.
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Track Listing
Ode to Ken Saro Wiwa; Les Beaux; Three Mile Island; Gaviotas; Federico; At the Foot of the Hill; Naugahide; Bass Intro; Atlas Shrugged; X
Personnel
Andy Middleton
woodwindsAndy Middleton- tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Sheila Cooper- alto saxophone; Kenny Wheeler- trumpet, flugelhorn; Nils Wogram- trombone; Darcy Hepner- clarinet, bass clarinet; Henry Hey- piano; John Hebert- bass; Owen Howard- drums.
Album information
Title: Reinventing The World | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Intuition
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