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Andy Biskin Ibid: Act Necessary
By Track review of "Page 17""Page 17" emphasizes Biskin's multicolored artistic attributes and overt sense of humor, without sacrificing stellar musicianship. It's a serious-minded and deceptively complex oeuvre, tinted with pathos, Klezmer, and movements that could serve as a soundtrack for a silent movie. The band generates warmth yet also builds up steam with changeable pulses, fluid motion, and a slap, dab, like delivery. It's an entertaining and jubilant work as the soloists have some fun with the rhythmic underpinnings. Moreover, trombonist Bryan Drye's blustery solo spot segues to a bluesy and hopping mini-motif via the ensemble's buoyant delivery. No one hogs the spotlight here because Biskin enacts a democratic outlook for his band-mates. Among other positives, "Page 17" captures his exceptionally strong and idiosyncratic composing principles.
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Andy Biskin
clarinetAndy Biskin: clarinet; Jeff Davis: drums and percussion; Brian Drye: trombone; Kirk Knufke: cornet.
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Title: Act Necessary | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Strudelmedia
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