Motian/Frisell/Lovano -- Time and Time Again

[Guy Berger]

Looking forward to hearing this one.

Guy

[7/4]

I'm in.

[Aggie87]

I'm in too!

Not to threadjack, but FYI, there's also a Frisell/Carter/Motian EP available at billfrisell.com, though it's download only:

And "Viktor Krauss II" is due out on Feb 20.

Lee [Townsend]has just finished producing the bold and multi-faceted "Viktor Krauss II" by the astonishingly talented composer and multi-instrumentalist. The core band includes legendary L.A. guitarist Dean Parks and Matt Chamberlain on drums, percussion and electronics. Guests include vocalists Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Ben Taylor and Shweta Jhaveri. Bill Frisell also contributes to two songs. "Viktor Krauss II" is scheduled for release on February 20, '07 on the Back Porch/EMI label.

[Guy Berger]

Apparently this album is coming out in late February in Europe though us Americans will have to wait until April.

Here is the tracklist:

1. Cambodia

2. Wednesday

3. One Two

4. Whirlpool

5. In Remembrance Of Things

6. KT

7. This Nearly Was Mine

8. Party Line

9. Light Blue

10. Time And Time Again

I have a few boots of this trio from last September at the Vanguard and they played a bunch of these songs there.

"Light Blue" is Monk. I wonder if track 5 is the same tune the trio did (with Dewey Redman replacing Joe) on Trioism -- a tribute to Dewey?

Guy

Edited February 13, 2007 by Guy

[skeith]

anyone heard this one yet? give us your reviews!

[J Larsen]

Interesting conincidence that Motian is playing the Vanguard this week and Frisell next week. Would have been great to see them play together.

[Guy Berger]

Interesting conincidence that Motian is playing the Vanguard this week and Frisell next week. Would have been great to see them play together.

You have that opportunity every September when this trio has its residency at the VV.

Guy

[J Larsen]

Didn't realize they had an official September residency. Thanks.

[7/4]

Didn't realize they had an official September residency. Thanks.

Oh yeah. I went the last two years.

Back on topic, I'll be checking this disk out this weekend, I just picked it up this weekend.

[Guy Berger]

This just arrived in the mail. Will post impressions after I've listened to it a few times...

Guy

[Guy Berger]

Preliminary verdict -- not bad, but these guys have made better albums.

This version of "In Remembrance of Things Past" is not nearly as good as the one on Trioism, though it is one of the best things on here.

Edited April 9, 2007 by Guy

[JohnS]

I'm sure it's a good listen, but with a half dozen or more on my shelf I ahve to ask myself, do I want another.

[7/4]

It would be nice if ECM could be bothered to number the tracks on the cover.

There must be something wrong with me if need to know, right?

[skeith]

Ok, I just picked this one up and have been enjoying it. Have to agree with others that it is similar to other recordings by this trio and breaks no new ground, nevertheless a solid release and I am digging it.

[Guy Berger]

Ok, I just picked this one up and have been enjoying it. Have to agree with others that it is similar to other recordings by this trio and breaks no new ground, nevertheless a solid release and I am digging it.

You know, this one is growing on me. Not their greatest work, but if you like their sound then you will probably like this one.

[Guy Berger]

amazon.com has an interesting interview (video) w/Paul Motian and Joe Lovano. They talk about the trio's history and the new album.

Guy

[clifford_thornton]

I feel like you just have to look at the personnel and know exactly what kind of noodling is going to take place. Yeah, I know what I'm getting into every time I pick up a Frank Wright record, but at least it'll have some oomph behind it.

Noodling can have oomph, too, but...