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Ivo Perelman: Brazilian Watercolour
by Glenn Astarita
Brazilian saxophonist Ivo Perelman cannot be accused of being lethargic or laid back. His energy level may rival that of American saxophonist David S. Ware; however, Perelman’s uniqueness lies within his South American roots and later day Trane or Albert Ayler modernistic approach. On “Brazilian Watercolour”, Perelman utilizes ex-Coltrane drummer Rashied Ali and long time David ...
Dominic Duval & The Equinox Trio: Equinox
by Glenn Astarita
Bassist Dominic Duval steps out into the avant-garde with his Equinox Trio featuring cellist Tomas Ulrich and pianist Michael Jefry Stevens. After last year’s successful outing with saxophonist Mark Whitecage, Duval puts his session-man status aside with a project that is complex, multi-colored and definitely borders free jazz and modern classicism. Paratum “The Whisper” contains contrasting ...
Brasserie Trio: Musique Mecanique
by Glenn Astarita
On “Musique Mecanique” luminaries of Italian’s vibrant jazz scene converge under the auspices of the “Brasserie Trio” which has performed as a unit on and off for 7 years. This recording was recorded live in Pisa Italy last year. As the liners suggest...this band does not rely on electronics or PA systems; therefore, the Trio is ...
Eugene Chadbourne: Worms With Strings
by AAJ Staff
Over the past 20 years, Eugene Chadbourne has established well deserved reputations as virtuoso improvising guitarist, musical eccentric, and all around troublemaker. This project, recorded primarily during 1997-1998, unsurprisingly reinforces these designations (or accusations as the case may be). Chadbourne’s liner notes describe this recording as paying tribute to worms (although cockroaches and other insect life ...
Stefano Maltese Open Sound Ensemble: Living Alive
by Glenn Astarita
“Living Alive” conveys heartfelt sentiment, depth and generous doses of free-improvisational dialogue; although, the compositions tend to be rhythmically structured and compositionally cohesive. Saxophonist Stefano Maltese and his “Open Sound Ensemble” create moody, dreamlike passages that often stimulate and divert the listener’s imagination which is noticeably evident on the opening cut, “Words-Two Colours”. At 19 minutes, ...
Horn-Kendig-Dickey: Screwdriver
by Glenn Astarita
Released this year, “Screwdriver” was recorded between 1991 and 1993 by Walter Horn, (kbrds, misc. instruments) Gary Kendig (drums, trumpet, misc. instruments) and Hugh Dickey (guitar, clarinet, vocals, misc. instruments). Three amigos with seemingly distorted views of mankind as portrayed via their esoteric and at times, outlandish compositions. The opening track “Chainsaw at Sousa’s Funeral” features ...
Keith Yaun Quintet: Countersink
by Glenn Astarita
This is a good debut effort from Boston, MA based guitarist Keith Yaun. Backed by a band that includes Mat Maneri; violin, John Lockwood; bass: Nathan Cook; tenor sax and Johnny McLellan drums, Yaun displays seasoned bandleading skills not to mention impressive chops. For several years, Boston has been a Mecca for avant-garde and free improvised ...
Anthony Braxton/Stewart Gillmor Duo: 14 Compositions
by Robert Spencer
I could say this about virtually any other Anthony Braxton disc, but I'll say it about this one anyway: 14 Compositions (Traditional) 1996 is an example of both continuity and departure in his music. He has recorded several “standards" albums before, but those took up the song library that jazzmen drew from in the Fifties and ...
The Fonda-Stevens Group: Evolution
by Robert Spencer
Reviewing can be difficult: there are an awful lot of discs out there that sound like all the rest. This ain't one of them. Evolution confirms that the Fonda-Stevens Group is one of the best-kept secrets in jazz. This fourth release from the quintet is one of the best showcases to date for five of the ...
Fabio Martini-Circadiana: Clangori
by Glenn Astarita
“Clangori” represents composer and clarinetist Fabio Martini’s ambitious project consisting of fellow Italian musicians who emanate from diverse musical genres. “Circadiana” is the name of the band assembled for this effort. The theme here is Martini’s concept of structure augmented by assigning instructions to the musicians. The results are interesting and for the most part, entertaining. ...
