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Frigg: Brecht

by Glenn Astarita
January 1, 2000

”Frigg” is a Berlin rooted Quintet along with guest artists consisting of British vocalist Phil Minton, New York based guitarist, Elliot Sharp and others as Brecht is an amalgamation of modern jazz, cabaret and jazz/rock which more often than not, contains the atmosphere of an Off-Broadway theatrical production. Brecht combines serious minded compositions with witty and at times frolicsome ensemble work along with narration’s, vocals and hard-core electric guitar work by Bert Wrede.

The composition titled “Sailors Song” features wonderfully ...