The Schlippenbach Trio's latest release is an album couched in celebratory anniversaries: the ensembles 40th coupled to their chosen venue's 90th. Recorded at the vaunted German playhouse in the fall of last year it recalls their last Intakt outing in that saxophonist Evan Parker leaves his straight horn capped and cased. The resulting focus on tenor is something of a treat though it also means that his circular breathing feats of stamina and precision play out with comparative brevity and tempe...
All About Jazz — The Schlippenbach Trio's latest release is an album couched in celebratory anniversaries: the ensembles 40th coupled to their chosen venue's 90th. Recorded at the vaunted... more info