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Jeff Kaiser & Brad Dutz: The Order Of Her Bones
BySuch is the case with these explorations of trumpeter Jeff Kaiser and percussionist Brad Dutz, both experienced professionals from Southern California and quite active in creative music circles. Their recital evokes vivid impressions. The song titles offer some insight, and one look at the instrumentation tells you that this recording offers variety. Kaiser and Dutz are pioneers of sorts, exploring many directions through their creations. “The Order of Her Bones” swings gently with open horn and marimba; “Wounds and Contusions” hints at Miles Davis through the tightly muted trumpet and marimba. A deep respect for various timbres overshadows this session, with the artists exchanging communication through pedal tones, timpani, crying emotion and mallets. On “Finches and Wrens,” Kaiser and Dutz engage in an articulate, impressionistic call and response theme. Another piece takes on the aura of a funeral dirge. All in all, The Order Of Her Bones offers a highly creative approach that’s both accessible to a wide audience and deep in its search for meaning.
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Track Listing
The White Haired Gentleman Approaches; Magnification Embrace; The Scrupulous Hand of Childhood; Wounds and Contusions; The Vigilant Conspiracy; The Order of Her Bones; Stories, Rumors
Personnel
Jeff Kaiser
trumpetJeff Kaiser- trumpet, flugelhorn, voices; Brad Dutz- marimba, glass marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, bass slit drum, gongs, nipple gongs, wing gong, bell plate, heavy bell, Indian bells, bell chimes, sea urchin chimes, obsidian chimes, cup chime, crotales, rotosound, bird whistles, Brazilian birdcalls, clay jay call, Rawcliffe clay bowls and tuba flute, rainstick, hadjira, concertina, ratchet, shakers, caxixi, bones, pods, balloon whistle, pandiero, riq, bougarabou, spinner, finger cymbals, bongos, cajon, string cajon, frame drum, snare drum, bass drum, voices.
Album information
Title: The Order Of Her Bones | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Thrill Jockey