2005, Alien8 Recordings
Alien8 Recordings presents Oasis Of Whispers: a journey in free improv performed by a trio comprised of Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) on guitar, audio collages and effects, free jazz legend William Hooker on drums, and multi-instrumentalist Glen Hall on tenor sax, soprano sax, flute, piccolo, bass flute, bass clarinet, and percussion. The set was performed live at the Tralfamadore in Buffalo, NY in September of 2001 and represents the first recorded document by this formidable unit.
The 9 tracks cover a wide variety of styles ranging from more traditional bop to full-on psychedelic freak-outs. Their fine take on the Sonny Rollins classic 'Blue Seven' is one of many highlights. Glen Hall lays down some tasteful yet challenging tenor riffs that slink through the barbed wire and broken glass of Lee Ranaldo's guitar textures. Hooker hijacks Max Roach's original blueprint and goes on an interstellar journey of his own, inventing a few new time signatures along the way.
The 9 tracks cover a wide variety of styles ranging from more traditional bop to full-on psychedelic freak-outs. Their fine take on the Sonny Rollins classic 'Blue Seven' is one of many highlights. Glen Hall lays down some tasteful yet challenging tenor riffs that slink through the barbed wire and broken glass of Lee Ranaldo's guitar textures. Hooker hijacks Max Roach's original blueprint and goes on an interstellar journey of his own, inventing a few new time signatures along the way.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | The Mechanism |
| 2 | Eyemote |
| 3 | Blue Seven |
| 4 | Conference Call |
| 5 | H2 |
| 6 | Sonarisme |
| 7 | View From Bellevue |
| 8 | Oasis Of Whispers |
| 9 | Blow |
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