专辑简介

Mark Whitecage专辑介绍：by Steven A. Loewy

Whitecage calls this his "Other Other Quartet, " alluding to the two other foursomes he recorded for the CIMP label (the last being called his "Other Quartet"). This is his best so far, a far-reaching, slash-and-burn set that works well on every level. Joined by Sabir Mateen on alto and tenor saxophones, clarinet, and flute, Chris Dahlgren on bass and thumb piano (as close to a real piano as you will see on most CIMP releases), and drummer extraordinaire, Jay Rosen, Whitecage is deep into his element. This is a case of the group coming together incredibly well, sparks flying throughout, and the two reeds playing off one another with skill and precision. Producer Bob Rusch compares the saxophones to the famous Al Cohn/ Zoot Sims collaboration, which although from a different era (and style), is surprisingly apt. Call this a free jazz jam, and you are as close to identifying what is to be found here. It is just that they do it so well: precisely and musically. And, this has got to be the wildest version of Monk's "Well, You Needn't" on disk (or wax). A classic.