For this ECM project,
John Surman (who plays soprano, baritone, clarinet, bass clarinet and piano) and conductor
John Warren wrote a full set of original music for
Surman's reeds, a seven-piece brass section and a rhythm section to interpret. This episodic set has its share of sound explorations but also contains swinging sections and an impressive amount of excitement. The colorful solos (mostly by
Surman) and the unpredictable writing make this a highly recommended disc. ~ Scott Yanow