A new set of releases is available from CIMP.
CIMP 335 Adam Lane (bass) Trio feat. Vinny Golia (soprano & tenor saxes) and Vijay Anderson (drums)
Music Degree Zero* Here is the mate to CIMP 325 and—lest there be any—all doubts will be squelched by the power and strength of this trio. The accolades were universal in their comments on the excitement and power this trio generated on the session’s first release. This is its complement and is in every way equal to the first volume. Hot and intense, this is a Jazz power trio. Recorded Feb. 24&25, 2005.
o Spin with this EARth – Free – Without Being – Running Upsidedown – Dance – Birthday Song – To Avenue XCIMP 334 Ernie Krivda (tenor saxophone) 5tet with Bob Fraser (guitar) Dominick Farinacci(trumpet) Jeff Halsey (bass) Carmen Intorre (drums)
Stellar Sax* One of the most distinctive and uncompromised stylists in Jazz, this new release from the quintet offers up four extended explorations including some new Krivda compositions, plus a fascinating solo invention off “Stella By Starlight.” Sharing the front-line as he has on four other Krivda releases is Dominick Farinacci (trumpet) while Bob Fraser (g) and Carmen Intorre (d) also return. And Jeff Halsey’s big bass finally reunites with Krivda after a long association that began in 1985. Recorded June 15 & 16, 2005.
o Alcara li Fusi – Adagio – For Jacqueline – The Autumn Carnivale – Starlight MusingCIMP 333 Bobby Few (piano) Avram Fefer (soprano & tenor saxophones) 4tet with Hilliard Greene (bass) Newman Taylor Baker (drums)
Sanctuary* Messrs. Few and Fefer have been collaborating since the mid 1990’s but this is the first time they have recorded in Quartet and the results are strong. As Avram Fefer writes, “…a great couple days… a great piano… stimulating company.” Bobby Few has been on the scene since his Ayler days of the 1960’s and he represents some of the best of the classic Free period. Avram Fefer began to make a name for himself among musicians in the 1990’s; he represents the rich future of this music. Here is a finished work for the discriminate and mature listener. Recorded May 7, 2005.
o Far to Few – Sanctuary – for Frank (Lowe) – Club Foot – Boobree – City LifeCIMP 332 William Gagliardi (alto, soprano, & tenor saxophones) 5tet with John Carlson (trumpet, pocket trumpet) 5tet with Ken Wessel (guitar) Dave Hofstra (bass) Lou Grassi (drums)
Memories of Tomorrow* This is the third recording of Bill Gagliardi’s (AKA Billy Gags) quintet, a group that has now managed to stay together since 2000. What has made this possible is that every member of the group wants to play together and is equally inspired both by one another and Bill’s Gagliardi’s music. Hear why people continue to say “How come I’ve never heard of this guy? His music is wonderful.” Recorded May 26 & 27, 2005.
o Coup d’é-tat follies – Let’s Play – Memories of Tomorrow – Cosmic Monster – The Key to the Gates – The Question UnansweredCIMP 331 Byard Lancaster (Afro flute, alto, soprano, & tenor saxophones, voice, bells, whistles) 4tet with Ed Crockett (bass) Bert Harris (bass) Harold E. Smith (drums, conch, didjeridoo)
Pam Africa* Inspired by the African family (of Philadelphia), Pam Africa offers up one of Byard Lancaster’s more realized, powerful, and rewarding recordings. A mixture of standards and originals, the ten cuts bring together the musical grouping of two basses and percussion. This captures Byard at the top of his abilities and represents one-half of a very special time. Recorded April 11, 2005.
o Pam Africa – Softly As In a Morning Sunrise – Capetown – I’m an Old Cowhand – Blue Train – Magic Zone – Mr. P.C. – A Tropical Satellite – Bye Bye Blackbird – Justified Sacrifice
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