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Momentum 2: The Law Of Refraction
by Glenn Astarita
The improvising Trio, “Momentum” follows up their 1999 release with this new effort titled, “Momentum 2” - The Law Of Refraction yet here, violoncello performer Alfred Zimmerlin joins the band for what is basically a continuation or perhaps expansion of the band’s freshman outing. Essentially, the musicians explore stark, desolate regions of sound, counterbalanced with radiant ...
Ellery Eskelin, Andrea Parkins, Jim Black: The Secret Museum
by Glenn Astarita
According to saxophonist/composer Ellery Eskelin, The Secret Museum “refers to both the individual and collective experiences that all of us carry around in our daily lives”. And while Eskelin’s liners provide credence to the words behind The Secret Museum, the saxophonist along with sampler/accordion performer Andrea Parkins and drummer/percussionist Jim Black continue to amaze via their ...
Thomas Lehn & Gerry Hemingway: Tom & Gerry
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer/composer and noteworthy modern jazz group leader, Gerry Hemingway and synthesizer expert Thomas Lehn take the listener on a sinuous path down dark alley’s and surreal soundscapes on this cleverly articulated 2 CD set, simply titled, Tom & Gerry. On pieces such as “W2” and “W3” the duo produces enigmatic sounds and temporal themes in this ...
Chris Speed: Emit
by Glenn Astarita
With his fourth solo CD, saxophonist/clarinetist Chris Speed continues his distinct assault on modern jazz as Emit may in fact represent the artist’s finest achievement as a leader thus far. Along with three of his longtime band mates from the peppery Balkan based band, “Pachora”, Speed and trumpeter Cuong Vu make for an auspicious front line ...
Copenhagen Art Ensemble: Angels' Share
by Glenn Astarita
The folks who comprise the “Copenhagen Art Ensemble” are among the top modern jazz players in Denmark these days. And while many of the members veer off into splinter groups, such as “The Crossover Ensemble”, “When Granny Sleeps” and others, these musicians consistently turn in above par efforts regardless of the format or genre. With their ...
Denman Maroney & Hans Tammen: Billabong
by Glenn Astarita
This new release titled, Billabong presents the listener with a series of duets by two eminent improvisers who pursue relatively unusual implementations as Denman Maroney mans the “hyperpiano” in concert with Hans Tammen’s permutations on the “endangered guitar”. With this effort, the duo converges for eight pieces that might depict some sort of bizarre and thoroughly ...
Masashi Harada: Condanction Ensemble (1999)
by Glenn Astarita
Conductor/musician/educator Masashi Harada iterates, “Condanction exploits this feedback mechanism between physical movements of the Conductor and a group of improvising musicians exploring the border between dance and music”. Hence, this new release titled, Condanction Ensemble (1999) presents the listener with a potpourri of dynamics and music spurred on or perhaps created by gestures, dance and elements ...
John Surman: Coruscating
by Glenn Astarita
Few would debate multi-reedman John Surman's significance to the Euro-jazz scene or perhaps modern jazz in general. And with his latest offering titled Coruscating, the distinguished artiste performs alongside longtime musical associate, bassist Chris Lawrence to compliment a string quartet specifically assembled for this occasion. With this release, the band imaginatively parallels the perception of light, ...
Susan Allen - Vinny Golia: Duets
by Glenn Astarita
Woodwind specialist/improviser/composer and big bandleader Vinny Golia knows no bounds! Here, the highly esteemed California denizen performs a series of attractive duets with harpist Susan Allen on the aptly titled recording, Duets. On this release, the maestro utilizes an arsenal of clarinets, flutes and saxophones or just about any wind instrument imaginable. Yet the duo often ...
Chris Speed: Emit
by Glenn Astarita
With his fourth solo CD, saxophonist/clarinetist Chris Speed continues his distinct assault on modern jazz as Emit may in fact represent the artist’s finest achievement as a leader thus far. Along with three of his longtime band mates from the peppery Balkan based band, “Pachora”, Speed and trumpeter Cuong Vu make for an auspicious front line ...
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