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Sonny Simmons: Cosmosamatics II
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Multi-reedman Michael Marcus and alto saxophonist Sonny Simmons have been collaborating since the early '80s. This release signifies the group's followup to the 2001 date Cosmosamatics. Much like the previous outing, the saxophonists work well together, amid organically tinted sound structures and razor sharp soloing.
Drummer Jay Rosen's rumbling tom work rides atop bassist Curtis Lundy's booming ostinato during the jazz waltz etude on "Daughter of Isis." Here, Marcus overlays bass clarinet and soprano sax lines during a piece featuring Middle Eastern type overtures. Moreover, the saxophonists render a vivacious tribute to the late Eric Dolphy on the aptly titled "Echoes of Eric Dolphy."
The quartet explores Brazilian motifs and stark soundscapes throughout, while also injecting subliminal doses of romanticism in spots. "Cosmic Curtis" is marked by Simmons' extended soloing to complement a rather leisurely yet altogether compelling motif. Overall, this is a sound effort, yet perhaps not as persuasive or commanding as the band's 2001 production.
Drummer Jay Rosen's rumbling tom work rides atop bassist Curtis Lundy's booming ostinato during the jazz waltz etude on "Daughter of Isis." Here, Marcus overlays bass clarinet and soprano sax lines during a piece featuring Middle Eastern type overtures. Moreover, the saxophonists render a vivacious tribute to the late Eric Dolphy on the aptly titled "Echoes of Eric Dolphy."
The quartet explores Brazilian motifs and stark soundscapes throughout, while also injecting subliminal doses of romanticism in spots. "Cosmic Curtis" is marked by Simmons' extended soloing to complement a rather leisurely yet altogether compelling motif. Overall, this is a sound effort, yet perhaps not as persuasive or commanding as the band's 2001 production.
Track Listing
Fushionanatomy, Daughter of Isis, Echoes of Eric Dolphy, Queen Bee, Rio Bahia, Cosmic Curtis
Personnel
Sonny Simmons
saxophone, altoSonny Simmon, alto sax, English horn; Michael Marcus, tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet, flute; Curtis Lundy, bass; Jay Rosen, drums, percussion
Album information
Title: Cosmosamatics II | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Boxholder Records
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Sonny Simmons - Michael Marcus - Curtis Lundy - Jay Rosen
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The Cosmosamatics II