While they're quite proud of their first album and the critical reaction to it-- "a 21st century version of fire music," "one of the best jazz releases I've heard this year," "a vivid and imaginative masterpiece that showcases a band at the height of its powers"-- the trio feels this next album is a major step forward. The three years between the two have made them a tighter, more focused ensemble, with added depth and adventurousness.
Highlights include the interplay between Lacy and guest artist Roswell Rudd on Rudd's classic composition "Yankee No-How," the contrasts on "RB," ranging from soft delicacy to face melting fury, and the intensity and cooperation on "Living Space," along with engineer Bernie Matthews's brilliant double-tracked effect.
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released November 20, 2018
When matter ends, energy's all that remains.
Frank Lacy-trombone, trumpet
Kevin Ray-bass
Andrew Drury-percussion
Roswell Rudd-trombone on "Yankee No-How"
Produced by 10³²K
Recording engineers: Jamie Saft (tracks 2, 3, 4), Bernard Matthews (tracks 1, 5, 6)
Mixed and mastered by Bernard Matthews
Tracks 2-4 recorded at Potterville International Sound, Kerhonkson, NY
Tracks 1, 5, & 6 recorded at GCR Audio, Buffalo, NY
Album title and design by Pablo Medina
Thanks to: Verna Gillis; Jayme, Mary, & Will Kelly; Sujata Subramanian; Max & Cedar Drury; Ayo Alston-Moore; Alissa Schwartz; Miho Lacy
supported by 13 fans who also own “The Law of Vibration”
Amazing and immersive. Constructed with such forward motion I forgot where I was and nearly got run over by traffic. Doesn’t get better than that. EmmaH
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supported by 13 fans who also own “The Law of Vibration”
Simply amazing to hear a new album with Wadada and Ewart!! ...And Reed rounds out this trio beautifully.
Just gave it my first spin. Absolutely magical. jeffrey maurer