Ensemble Duchamp

Ensemble Duchamp: Etant donnes

by Glenn Astarita
September 1, 1999

Etant Donnes ”, was recorded live at the Mellon Institute auditorium, Pittsburgh, Pa and as stated in the liners, these pieces are first takes, which for the most part is what improvisation is all about. An interesting instrumentation mix consisting of oboe, tuba, piano, alto sax, drums and percussion make for a refreshing approach complete with radiant soundscapes. The first track titled – “70 Cents Per Hundred” bridges the gap between chamber, improv and perhaps a smidgen of Ornette Coleman. ...