Awareness Response
Jazz
| May 2004
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2004-08-14
Reviewed 2004-08-14
Duets of bass and saxophone -- and, on one of the three long tracks, bagpipes. Abstract improvisation with some jazzy subtext.
The bass Paul Rogers plays here is a six-stringer (with 12 more strings that apparently aren't played but help boost the sound). It's got a nice rich sound and a higher range than a normal bass. Rogers plays in agile knots of notes; reminds me of the best moments of Michael Formanek playing in Tim Berne's Bloodcount.
1- Bagpipes!! Opens with a dramatic squall. First 5 minutes are an exciting blur. Second half features that familiar background buzz of the 'pipes, and gets into another furious run around -5:00.
2- Nimble sax & bass. Maintains energy throughout, getting quieter near the end.
3- Studious slashes of bowed bass and high-pitched sax. Doesn't move slowly but has a sparse, arty feel.
The bass Paul Rogers plays here is a six-stringer (with 12 more strings that apparently aren't played but help boost the sound). It's got a nice rich sound and a higher range than a normal bass. Rogers plays in agile knots of notes; reminds me of the best moments of Michael Formanek playing in Tim Berne's Bloodcount.
1- Bagpipes!! Opens with a dramatic squall. First 5 minutes are an exciting blur. Second half features that familiar background buzz of the 'pipes, and gets into another furious run around -5:00.
2- Nimble sax & bass. Maintains energy throughout, getting quieter near the end.
3- Studious slashes of bowed bass and high-pitched sax. Doesn't move slowly but has a sparse, arty feel.
Recent airplay
Priceless Response
Jamorama Select — Sep 03, 2004
Pressure Response
Memory Select — Aug 20, 2004
Charting
2004-08-16 — 2004-10-17
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 5 | 1 |
| Aug 22 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Pressure Response | ||
| 2. | Priceless Response | ||
| 3. | Precious Response |