Larry Ochs writes: “Most of our CD projects take a lot of time in the studio, a lot of hard work. But this CD consists of seven pieces that are all written by members of the quartet, and they were recorded after years of performing them; they all just rolled out in one or two easy takes. As a result, the CD just flows right along and is one of my favorite overall Rova CDs.” From Option Magazine: “”After 20 years Rova is still the saxophone quartet most likely to put a crease in your mind. There is rhythm and movement in their compositions but their stimulating work is often a million miles from a hot chorus of “Lester Leaps In.” (Rova) plays with such cohesion that they often sound like one big horn instead of four separate ones. What they give you is exciting music that takes in blues, symphonies, marches, swing and other things and turns them into fascinating new shapes. Rova is one of the most individual and powerful groups in the avant-garde world.”
ARTISTS Bruce Ackley, Steve Adams, Larry Ochs, Jon Raskin (saxophones)