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Gebhard Ullmann: Kreuzberg Park East

by Glenn Astarita
February 1, 2000

Kreuzberg Park East represents German-based saxophonist/composer Gebhard Ullmann’s second collaboration with American jazz notables – saxophonist Ellery Eskelin, drummer Phil Haynes and bassist Drew Gress.

Following up his fine outing with “The Clarinet Trio” on the “Leo Lab” release titled, Oct.1’98 Ullman extends his alliance and dual saxophone attack with Ellery Eskelin on this engaging exhibition featuring Ullmann’s fertile if not wily compositional skills and laudable technical proficiencies. The opener, “Blaues Lied” boasts a moderate swing motif atop Gress’ prominent ...