Drummer Joey Baron has played with such unorthodox types as John Zorn, Wayne Horvitz, and Tim Berne, so it's not surprising that his own sessions are equally diverse and ambitious. This date presents an unusual instrumental lineup and a freewheeling, constantly changing musical menu. Baron heads a trio with saxophone and trombone; the absence of bass, keyboards, or guitar results in intriguing voicings and the pieces are solely dependent on the interaction of his drumming with {$Ellery Esekl...   [ read more ]

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This is one of the more unusual CDs to come out on the Challenge label. Jasper van't Hof was heard improvising on a church organ during a radio broadcast, which resulted in this CD. Drummer Joey Baron's contributions were overdubbed during a later session. For those who grew up listening to pipe organs, such as this lovely centuries-old Italian instrument, these impromptu performances will reveal new possibilities; those used to the often dull ham-handed recordings by many Hammond organists may ex...   [ read more ]

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It's always interesting to hear an album of jazz melodies composed by a drummer because many consider it simply a rhythm instrument. But Baron proves this assumption a fallacy with a solid album of inventive work. It doesn't hurt that he is backed by the dream team of Bill Frissell (guitar), Ron Carter (bass), and Arthur Blythe (alto sax). It's a nice mix of soulful jazz and progressive post-bop. An all around winning effort. ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide

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