Northwoods Improvisers: Branches
Northwoods Improvisers: Branches
Format: CD
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Artist: Northwoods Improvisers
Label: Entropy Stereo
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 783707344423
Genre: Jazz
Branches represents a slightly different approach for the group. While the Northwoods have collectively used a wide variety of instruments on previous recordings, here they choose to explore the possibilities with the marimba, bass, and drum combination. The album opens with the original composition "Kuntu" which launches into a high energy 7/8 African groove. Throughout this rich music we hear a generous amount of rhythmic variation, odd time signatures, and polyrhythmic overlays. Another highlight is "Escarpment" an extended piece that draws on the group's free roots and recalls the Art Ensembles' use of sound, space and rhythm. The Northwoods offer a nod to South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) with their recording of "Ishmael".
Tracks:
1.1 Kuntu
1.2 Escarpment - Northwoods Improvisers, Northwoods Improvis
1.3 Ishmael - Northwoods Improvisers, Ibrahim, Abdullah
1.4 Line Out
1.5 Caverns
1.6 Circle and Triangle - Northwoods Improvisers, Northwoods Improvis
1.7 Notsew
1.8 Falon - Northwoods Improvisers, Keita
