Guts (McPhee, Brötzmann, Kessler, and Zerang album)
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Guts is an album by Joe McPhee, Peter Brötzmann, Kent Kessler and Michael Zerang recorded in 2005 and released on the Okka Disc label in 2006.[1]
Reception
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| All About Jazz | [3] |
Allmusic reviewer Phil Freeman states "While the group is capable of Ayler-esque blare, the two horn players (McPhee switches back and forth between saxophones and trumpet or cornet) can also bring things down quite a bit, murmuring introspective phrases with the rhythm section at rest. This happens during each of the two long pieces that make up Guts, and it helps give the listener's ears a momentary break, but also builds tension for when the full ensemble comes back".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Joe McPhee, Peter Brötzmann, Kent Kessler and Michael Zerang.
- "Guts" – 17:41
- "Rising Spirits" – 41:16
Personnel
- Peter Brötzmann – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, tárogató
- Joe McPhee – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet
- Kent Kessler – bass
- Michael Zerang – drums
References
- ^ Joe McPhee discography accessed May 4, 2015
- ^ a b Freeman, Phil. Guts – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ Horton, L., All About Jazz Review, August 2, 2007