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Bruno Råberg Quartet: Hot Box
ByThe tone is set by the opening "Autumn Cycle," a sprightly start-and-stop theme reminiscent of Ornette Coleman. Both the writing and the lack of a chording instrument in the rhythm section contribute to a sense of openness, but the music is never "difficult," just a bit freer harmonically. The title tune follows, a marked contrast with a slow, dirge-like character. At nine minutes it's also the longest track in the program, but it does not overstay its welcome.
Two selections are credited as collective improvisations edited by the leader. There's no way to tell how much editing was involvedthey could have been excerpted from a much longer performance, or just trimmed a bit for lengthbut Råberg took the opportunity to apply some electronic processing as well. The first one, "Atmos," has a striking electronic soundscape at the end that is an interesting change from the acoustic sound of the rest of the date.
The second improvisation, "Sirius B," also includes judiciously applied digital delay, and features Chase's baritone saxophone. Chase plays an unusual array of horns on the albumsoprano, alto, and baritone saxophoneswhich contributes to the individual group sound. It's followed by the closer, "Solace/Epilogue." Fittingly, Råberg's evocative solo bass has the last word. This Hot Box contains a very compelling selection of adventurous modern jazz.
Track Listing
Autumn Cycle; Hot Box (97°F); Early Walk; Atmos; Lost in the Attic(Borta på Vinden); Autumnal Ballad; Sirius B; Solace/Epilogue.
Personnel
Bruno Raberg
bass, acousticBruno Råberg: acoustic bass; Larry Grenadier: trumpet, flugelhorn; Allan Chase: soprano, alto & baritone saxophones; Austin McMahon.
Album information
Title: Hot Box | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Orbis Music
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