Paradoxical Frog (album)
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| Released | 2010 | |||
| Recorded | August 4, 2009 | |||
| Studio | System Two, Brooklyn | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 75:24 | |||
| Label | Clean Feed | |||
| Producer | Kris Davis, Ingrid Laubrock, Tyshawn Sorey | |||
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Paradoxical Frog is the eponymous debut album by a collective trio consisting of Kris Davis on piano, Ingrid Laubrock on tenor sax and Tyshawn Sorey on drums. It was recorded in 2009 and released on the Portuguese Clean Feed label.[1]
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |  [2] |
In his review for JazzTimes Josef Woodard says that, "the trio presents a colorful and convincing example of post-free jazz, mixing intricate rhythmic notions, introspective musings and moments of cathartic release."[3]
The 5-star All About Jazz review by Chris May notes that, "Despite its instrumentation, a good portion of the album is reminiscent of piano/bass/drums trio The Necks at its most spacious and unhurried."[2]
The Point of Departure review by Troy Collins states, "The simultaneous release of Pool School and Paradoxical Frog make a strong case for Ingrid Laubrock as a major new player worthy of extra attention, and is a testament to the creative diversity of the Downtown scene and Clean Feed's efforts to document it."[4]
The editors of NPR Music included the album in their feature "The Best New Jazz Of 2010 (So Far)", and reviewer Lars Gotrich noted that the musicians "share a similar approach to abstract jazz composition and execution: loose and unfolding like a flowering tea, yet full of unexpected color."[5]
Track listing
- "Iron Spider" (Davis) – 4:43
- "Paradoxical Frog" (Laubrock) – 11:50
- "Slow Burn" (Sorey) – 14:22
- "Canines" (Laubrock) – 9:12
- "Homograph" (Sorey) – 12:38
- "Ghost Machine" (Davis) – 5:16
- "On the Six" (Sorey) – 4:01
- "Feldman" (Davis) – 13:22
Personnel
References
- ^ Paradoxical Frog at Clean Feed
- ^ a b May, Chris. Paradoxical Frog review at All About Jazz
- ^ Woodard, Josef. Paradoxical Frog review at JazzTimes
- ^ Collins, Troy. Paradoxical Frog review at Point of Departure
- ^ Gotrich, Lars (June 22, 2010). "The Best New Jazz Of 2010 (So Far)". NPR Music. Retrieved November 16, 2023.