Nicolai, Giancarlo / Berner Clarinet Ensemble
Album: | Berner Clarinet Ensemble | Collection: | Deep Storage 3/22 | |
Artist: | Nicolai, Giancarlo | Added: | Aug 1994 | |
Label: | Leo Records |
Album Review
Klee
Reviewed 2002-07-27
Reviewed 2002-07-27
Excellent! A clarinet ensemble with acoustic/electric guitars and vibes. The clarinets dominate jazz-inspired charts while the other instruments provide mostly punctuation and contrast.
This reminds me a lot of Franz Koglmann's work in the way it draws on the jazz tradition, esp. bebop, yet adheres to a strict compositional rigor. There are many solo passages but no "solos" -- eschewing individual for group expression. Klee says "good for them." Highest recommendation.
2 tracks, both in the neighborhood of a half-hour. Both are relatively quiet and reflective, the second is less jazz-influenced and maybe a bit more interesting compositionally. They're both superb.
This reminds me a lot of Franz Koglmann's work in the way it draws on the jazz tradition, esp. bebop, yet adheres to a strict compositional rigor. There are many solo passages but no "solos" -- eschewing individual for group expression. Klee says "good for them." Highest recommendation.
2 tracks, both in the neighborhood of a half-hour. Both are relatively quiet and reflective, the second is less jazz-influenced and maybe a bit more interesting compositionally. They're both superb.
Track Listing
1. | Capa I Greco E Elle | 2. | Ds Klarinetteheft |