On the Cusp of Fire and Water

Jazz | Jul 2004

Reviews

Ben
Reviewed 2004-08-03
Leibig / Vactcher / Golia – On the Cusp of Fire and Water

Largely abstract improv session from LA bassist Leibig and sax master Golia along with European percussionist Vactcher. Most tracks are pretty sparse and quiet, with the notable exception of #4. Leibig favors a heavily processed bass sound which contrasts nicely with the more English-style improv sounds of the others.

1. Spare start builds to bubbly improv, then fades
2. Mellow flute, Golia switches to sax midway through then picks up
3. Scattered noises then ballad
**4. Speedy groove with flowing sax
*5. Starts with plinking percussion, slowly builds with clarinet leading the way. Starting around (-7:00) things get busy with a nice quirky groove.

Ben B 8/1/04

Recent airplay

Prelude
JamoramaOct 14, 2004
Transit
Umami Jazz ProgramOct 07, 2004
Undertow
Oh Messy LifeOct 03, 2004
Undertow
Thursday MorningSep 30, 2004
Aftermath
Memory SelectSep 10, 2004
Undertow
Memory SelectAug 27, 2004

Charting

2004-08-09 — 2004-10-10 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Oct 10 2
Oct 3 1
Sep 12 1
Aug 29 1
Aug 22 1
Aug 15 3

Track listing

1. Flurries
2. Prelude
3. Aftermath
4. Transit
5. Undertow