Point4

Point4: Panopticon

by Glenn Astarita
June 25, 2008

Arguably, this 2008 release stands as one of the more comprehensive and, plainly speaking, finest albums this avant-garde Norwegian record label has issued thus far.

However, that statement unto itself might seem a bit bold, especially when considering its impressive discography and largely exuberant acceptance from global avant-jazz and New Music aficionados. With this double duo piano and drums lineup, the band shows how the sky's the limit.

Recognized for his recordings for ECM Records, pianist Jon Balke ...