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| The New Mellow Edwards, an eclectic ensemble signed to artist-run, Brooklyn-based Skirl Records, is led by trombonist Curtis Hasslebring, who draws upon a variety of influences for his unorthodox jazz compositions, including neo-classical formalism, elastic funk and tuneful indie rock.
One of Hasselbring's numerous side-projects, The New Mellow Edwards' impressive pedigree features clarinetist/tenor saxophonist Chris Speed (Human Feel, yeah NO), bassist Trevor Dunn (Fantomas, John Zorn) and drummer/percussionist John Hollenbeck (Claudia Quintet, Meredith Monk). Big Choantza, their second recording, finds the foursome exploring variations on the expansive vistas of their self-titled debut, The New Mellow Edwards (Skirl, 2006).
Embracing multiple genres and subtle electro-acoustic textures, the album veers from ebullient to austere. "Helkakelka, Helkakelka" is a riot of bristling, stop-start carnival rhythms and thorny unison themes, interrupted by a string of spasmodic solos from Hasselbring's blustery trombone and Speed's coarse tenor. "Annoying Guy" is the inverse, a droning minimalist tone poem awash in moody atmospherics.
Hasselbring's passion for indie rock is revealed on the punning "Sacks on the Beach," an anthemic rave-up driven by a steady eighth-note bass line that recalls early nineties indie rock legends The Pixies, whose "Ana" was covered on the quartet's previous session. Delving further into the genre, they invest a crackling instrumental cover of Sonic Youth's punky diatribe "Youth Against Fascism" with ecstatic brio. Continue reading at ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM. |
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ARTISTS
Curtis Hasselbring: trombone; Chris Speed: clarinet and tenor saxophone; Trevor Dunn: acoustic bass; John Hollenbeck: drums and percussion |
TRACKS
Big
Choantza; First Loser; Helkakelka, Helkakelka; Sacks on the Beach;
Large Detective; Annoying Guy; Youth Against Fascism; Good Job; Backfat
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