Straight Lines Skewed

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 01:11:08
Personnel: Donald Robinson (drums); Marco Eneidi (alto saxophone); Lisle Ellis (bass). Recorded on October 18 & 19, 1999. Personnel: Donald Robinson (drums); Marco Eneidi (alto saxophone). Liner Note Author: Donald Robinson . Recording information: The Spirit Room, Rossie, NY (10/18/1999-10/19/1999). Drummer Donald Robinson's name is not as well-known as it should be. A superbly subtle performer, by the time of this recording he had played extensively with the trio, What We Live, and for many years with the late, great saxophonist, Glenn Spearman. Here, he leads a trio with two fine freestyle improvisers, alto saxophonist Marc Eneidi, and bassist Lisle Ellis. Perhaps due to the nature of the instrumentation, Eneidi emerges as the key player, his full, piercing, taffy-like siren meandering above the bass and drums. Eneidi lets loose occasionally, barking and soaring. Mostly, though, there is a relaxed aura to the set of thirteen tracks, most of which were freely improvised by the trio. Space, slow tempos, and close listening by the performers leads to a successful session, which though not extraordinary nor unique, is filled with quality musicianship. The drummer takes some extended solos, but largely defers to his companions. He sits out on three cuts, letting the bassist and saxophonist work their simple magic. ~ Steven Loewy
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)