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Circular Logic
Music for Woodwinds
Steve Adams (Sopranino,
soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, C, alto and bass flutes),
Vinny Golia (Sopranino, baritone and bass saxophones, english
horn, bassoon, piccolo, C, alto and bass flutes, eb, Bb, A, alto, bass, contra-alto and
contrabass clarinets)
The first couple of pieces sound like rather polite chamber works
for small (tiny) group. The third starts with a blast of dissonance (yeah!) and continues
into multi-tracked reed euphoria, w/soprano, alto, tenor, and bass saxes all weaving
around each other. This must've been a hoot to record. Throughout the rest of the
disc these two veterans try out various combinations of their individual arsenals, with
interesting results. The quartet for two C and two bass flutes is really gorgeous.
I don't believe I've ever heard a piccolo/baritone sax quartet before.
Diatribe Part 4 is a sopranino sax quartet, that reminds me quite a bit of Rova Saxophone Quartet. Not surprising, as itıs one of Adams'compositions. Starting with unison held notes, the various layers peel off and go in different directions.
On the whole a good sampling of music from these two, and it makes me want to hear more from each of them. Maybe a trio of horn/bass/percussion from each?
-jeph jerman
9 Winds
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