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Motor Totemist Guild: City Of Mirrors
by Glenn Astarita
West Coast Renaissance man, James Grigsby returns with the latest incarnation of the ever-innovative Motor Totemist Guild. On “City Of Mirrors”, Grigsby (composer, producer, & computer operator) enlists West Coast jazz & studio legends, Vinny Golia (saxophones, clarinets) and Brad Dutz (vibes, marimba) along with a hefty cast of top-notch musicians. Par for the course and ...
Mujician: Birdman
by Glenn Astarita
“Birdman” is Mujician’s 3rd effort and was released by Cuneiform Records in 1996. On “Birdman” this accomplished British free-jazz band continue their brilliant assault on modern jazz concepts and skillful improvisational execution. The opener and title cut commences with pianist Keith Tippett’s swirling piano intro, which segues into some stimulating dialogue with bassist Paul Rogers. Subtle ...
Paul Dunmall Octet: BeBop Starburst
by Glenn Astarita
“BeBop Starburst” is the 2nd release by the brilliant British saxophonist Paul Dunmall and his Octet. All constituents of the extraordinary free jazz band Mujician (see February 1999 Modern Jazz Reviews) appear on this project; however, this is not Mujician plus “4” as some might expect. “BeBop Starburst” aggressively takes on its own identity from the ...
Guigou Chenevier: Rumours Of The City
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer, composer Guigou Chenevier is best known for his work within the musical movement R.I.O (Rock In Opposition) with the legendary French ensemble Etron Fou Leloubian. Currently, he is a member of the critically acclaimed Trio, “Volapuk”. Besides stints with guitarist/composer Fred Frith, Chenevier has been involved in an array of ambitious projects, which generally take ...
Mujician: Colours Fulfilled
by Glenn Astarita
The latest release by Mujician; ““Colours Fulfilled”” is a mesmerizing exhibition of rhythmically structured pieces which by design, enable the band to launch into some momentous dialogue and improvisation. Mujician relies on the muscular rhythm section of Paul Rogers; bass and Tony Levin; drums. Pianist Keith Tippett also emphasizes rhythmic development with an assortment of small ...
Dean/Dunmall/Levin/Rogers/Rudd/Tippett: Bladik
by Glenn Astarita
“Bladik” was released in 1996 and basically represents the British free-jazz band “Mujician” with the editions of famed British saxophonist Elton Dean and veteran jazz trombonist Roswell Rudd. The first track “Forearmed” sets the pace with delicate percussion instruments suggesting a “calm before the storm” situation. Bassist Rogers commences in circular fashion with some crafty arco ...
Curlew: Fabulous Drop
by Glenn Astarita
Downtown crew have been around for quite some time despite various personnel changes over the years. Noted for being cerebral, daring and at times avant-garde, they frequently amaze audiences with their unique stylings. Leader and saxophonist George Cartwright produced Fabulous Drop under the fine Cuneiform label. This follow-up to their rollicking 1996 release Paradise expands on ...
