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Spirals: The Berlin Concert by Conference Call
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fave it Bebop | Traditional Jazz Combo
7 tracks | 74 minutes
Released Mar 2004
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- sample lyrics "album only" 14:55 Comeuppance lyrics "album only" 14:55 Comeuppance lyrics "album only" 14:55 Comeuppance
- sample lyrics "album only" 20:15 Dreierlei lyrics "album only" 20:15 Dreierlei lyrics "album only" 20:15 Dreierlei
- sample lyrics "album only" 11:43 Little Pete's Diner lyrics "album only" 11:43 Little Pete's Diner lyrics "album only" 11:43 Little Pete's Diner
- sample lyrics "album only" 01:31 Announcement lyrics "album only" 01:31 Announcement lyrics "album only" 01:31 Announcement
- sample lyrics "album only" 03:25 Three lyrics "album only" 03:25 Three lyrics "album only" 03:25 Three
- sample lyrics "album only" 09:06 Translucent Tones lyrics "album only" 09:06 Translucent Tones lyrics "album only" 09:06 Translucent Tones
- sample lyrics "album only" 13:47 No Hazmats lyrics "album only" 13:47 No Hazmats lyrics "album only" 13:47 No Hazmats
This group's m.o. focuses on original compositions written by all group members that democratically emphasize their collective strengths.
Editorial review
Conference Call is a quartet comprised of adventurous and versatile musicians, each of whom are also talented composers. For their Berlin concert, Conference Call mostly plays the first "three" lengthy compositions continuously. The episodic music includes some stirring sections to "Dreierlei" (although it ends inconclusively) and a memorable tango, "Little Pet's Diner," that is always close to the edge. Gebhard Ullmann is fine on bass clarinet and soprano but particularly expressive on tenor. "The Announcement" is a rant against the invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and "Three" continues the mood with a verbal improvisation leading into some violent group interplay. The quiet "Translucent Tones" (with Ullmann on bass clarinet) is an effective contrast and precedes the intense "No Hazmats." All in all, this is a stimulating date and nearly everything works, with each of the musicians (who include pianist Michael Jefry Stevens, bassist Joe Fonda, and drummer George Schuller) having their feature spots. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Conference Call's third release catches them live at B-Flat in Berlin, Germany on March 11th, 2003. The material features compositions from each musician in this all-star group's line-up, including the versatile Schuller who replaces Matt Wilson and Han Bennink respectively from the band's first two recordings.
Musicians: Gebhard Ullmann (bassclarinet, tenor and soprano saxophone), Michael Jefry Stevens (piano), Joe Fonda (bass), George Schuller (drums, cymbals, bells)
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From All About Jazz:
Hey, come on over and listen in to a Conference Call. There have been two well worth listening to in the past. As before, there is a new drummer in tow, George Schuller coming in place of Matt Wilson, who in turn had replaced Han Bennink. Sure, Wilson and Bennink have individualistic styles, but don't turn a deaf ear: Schuller's approach stokes the rhythm and the guys up front continue to be in fine fettle.
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