Flutology

Flu(o): Encore Remuants

by Eyal Hareuveni
October 9, 2012

This French quintet--part of the musicians collective Muzzix, in Lille, and known before as Impression--presents current European jazz at its best. Immediate and restless as its album name suggests, it is inclusive, experimental and inventive, all without subscribing to any labels. Encore Remuants, all the challenging compositions, except the free improvised “Fluo," were written by drummer Peter Orins--who, together with trumpet player Christian Pruvost, makes up the French half of the quartet KAZE with Japanese pianist Satoko Fujii ...

Flutology: First Date

by Jerry D'Souza
January 25, 2004

Veteran Frank Wess keeps the tenor saxophone aside and picks up his flutes to frontline this recording with Ali Ryerson and Holly Hofman. The three bring in a large measure of charm, the selections boasting both original material and covers, aided by a rhythm section that cleaves to their intent. And it is to their credit that they don’t let the music evaporate into nothingness.

The flute is an airy instrument and can sail over the depth and ...

Flutology: First Date

by Norman Weinstein
October 15, 2003

Flutology is a new sextet powered by three remarkable flute masters, the most famous being Frank Wess. Wess brought a sparkling flute sound to Count Basie's 1953 big band, and here he emerges a half century later in a small group setting more bop-centered than swing-focused. With Holly Hofman on C flute and Ali Ryerson on C and alto flute, and Wess on C and bass flute, the group establishes a profound empathy, a telepathic sounding communication that is thrilling, ...

Flutology with Frank Wess; Percy Heath, and more at IAJE

Source: All About Jazz
January 14, 2004

Flutology performance on Saturday, January 24th at 5 p.m. at the Sheraton New York's Imperial Ballroom. Flutology's the great new band featuring a front-line of three world-class flutists -- Frank Wess, Holly Hofmann and Ali Ryerson. Their performance will include music from their exceptional Capri release First Date. As Irwin Block says in the Montreal Gazette: 4-stars. The musicians cook throughout this disc's 52-plus minutes, underscoring the flute's relevance as lead voice in a mainstream jazz unit. The players just ...
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