Cosmosamatics 2, the

Jazz | Dec 2002

Reviews

Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2003-01-02
Free jazz quartet in an upbeat post-Coltrane vein, featuring Bay Area legend Sonny Simmons, together for their second release. Most tracks are midtempo jams, starting with composed jazz riffs then shifting into fast-flowing solos by Simmons and fellow saxman Michael Maarcus. Recorded with a rough, informal feel, like a friendly afternoon jam. All tracks good.

1*- Midtempo jungle beat, blazing solo by Sonny
2*- Slinky, hevy jump
3- Eric Dolphy tribute, includes twiny bass clarinet
4- Slower feel, with two-sax soloing
5- Quiet theme but saxes still blaze and sparkle
6*- Mid/slow cosmic blues

Recent airplay

Cosmic Curtis
Morning GlorySep 17, 2005
Echoes of Eric Dolphy
Umami Jazz ProgramJul 05, 2005
Cosmic Curtis
Umami Jazz ProgramMay 31, 2005
Fusionanatomy
Memory SelectOct 15, 2004
Fusionanatomy
Umami Jazz ProgramFeb 26, 2003
Daughter of Isis
Memory SelectFeb 21, 2003

Charting

2002-12-30 — 2003-03-03 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Mar 2 1
Feb 23 1
Jan 26 3
Jan 19 2
Jan 12 1
Jan 5 1

Track listing

1. Fusionanatomy
2. Daughter of Isis
3. Echoes of Eric Dolphy
4. Queen Bee
5. Rio Bahia
6. Cosmic Curtis