ramboy 22
€12.00
Michael Moore, alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet; Eric Vloeimans, trumpet; Marc van Roon, piano; Paul Berner, bass; Owen Hart, Jr., drums
Osiris 06:04
Playboy (for Jorge Guinle) 09:54
Culture Warriors 04:46
Ishi - the 5 Bows incident 05:49
Movement Specialists 08:07
RUADJ 03:10
Tailwind to Kyele 04:06
North Star 04:17
It's a Long Road 06:45
Here, Right Now 07:08
Total playing time 63:38
All compositions by Michael Moore
Recorded 18 October, 2005 by Max Bolleman in Studio 44, Monster, NL, mixed by Max Bolleman, edited and mastered by Frank van der Weij. Design and photography by Isabelle Vigier. Thanks to Paulo Moura, Ralph Alessi and Chris Speed. Met dank aan het fonds v.d. scheppende toonkunst. Copyright 2006 buma/stemra
"As for the quintet record, Moore pairs himself with a list of (likely)
unfamiliar, but no less accomplished Dutch players: trumpeter Eric
Vloeimans, pianist Marc van Roon, bassist Paul Berner, and drummer Owen
Hart, Jr. The program offers a reflective, restrained sensibility that
highlights both ensemble and solo work and smolders much more than it
burns. Moore's melodic concentration appears immediately on the quiet
elegance of “Osiris” or the splendid lyricism of the pensive “Here,
Right Now”. Special mention should be made right away of the excellent
work from Vloeimans, who thrives in his role as Moore's front-line
counterpart, as well as adding several memorable solos. Vloeimans'
showpiece is definitely “Ishi—the 5 Bows Incident” where he creates
drama that evokes shadings of Dave Douglas or further, his nimble work
on the jagged terrains of “Movement Specialists”.
But for the subdued nature of the performances, the ensemble does
manage to excite throughout, particularly on the restlessness displayed
on “Playboy”, which displays Hart's keen depth—both when setting the
fluid time or lively rumbling. Hart also lays down powerful rhythms on
the urgent flow of “Tallwind To Kyele”, a workout for Moore's bass
clarinet and Vloeimans, as well as the tricky “Movement Specialists”
and the record's most varied piece, “Culture Warriors”.
Folks that have been watching Moore for years know that he is an
unpredictable artist and one look at Ramboy's discography will bear
this out. Osiris might be his most enchanting record yet—full of rich
tapestries, strong ensemble playing, and compelling solos from Moore
and the others, it is truly a delight, especially for those that don't
need shtick to enjoy their music."
Jay Collins, One Final Note.