Albums By Artists Whose Names Begin With - F
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Catalog Number: CIMP 388
Side By SideFrode Gjerstad (Saxophone), Paal Nilssen-Love (Drums)Frode Gjerstad needs no introduction. As one of the most dynamic reedmen in the world, not to mention his native Norway, he has been recorded prolifically and is always interesting. Along with associate Paal Nilssen-Love, the duo "concentrates on the smaller sounds." Not to be confused with pointillism or ambient music this is nevertheless big music of interest.Catalog Number: CIMP Records 368
The Crookedest Straight Line Vol. 2Chris Kelsey (Soprano Saxophone), John Carlson (Trumpet), Francois Grillot (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)Chris Kelsey is a distinct soprano saxist, an intense player, and very discriminate in his artistic expositions. He rarely is heard with another horn player but here Chris invites John Carlson to join his longstanding trio. Together they ponder the unknown with deliberateness and purpose. Just what you have come to expect from all of Mr. Kelsey's releases and as good an introduction as any.Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 358
The Crookedest Straight Line Vol. 1Chris Kelsey (Soprano Saxophone), John Carlson (Trumpet), Francois Grillot (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)Chris Kelsey is a soprano saxophonist. It's what he plays—and with such originality and intense passion. For this recording he supplements his usual trio with the trumpet of John Carlson, whose very appropriate work brings an extra burn & polish to the usual trio setting and offers up his own inspired statements, all the while clearly enforcing the Kelsey compositional style.Catalog Number: CIMP 329
Wishing You Were HereChris Kelsey (Saxophone), Francois Grillot (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)
Kelsey is back after a couple years' hiatus and he hasn't lost any of his power, intensity, or considerable compositional skills. He remains one of the most distinct and intense soprano sax men around. Listen and evaluate for yourself. Recorded March 23 & 24, 2005Catalog Number: CIMP 309
RenewalChris Kelsey (Soprano Sax), Steve Swell (Trombone), Franscois Grillot (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)Chris Kelsey is back and he's lost none of his passion nor intensity and continues to be one of the strongest and most original soprano sax voices on the scene. Here's a chance for listeners to hear now what critics will still be raving about in 15 years. Tough stuff. Recorded April 7, 2004.
Catalog Number: CIMP 292
Steve Swell's Suite for Players, Listeners and other DreamersSteve Swell (Trombone), Will Connell (Alto Sax, Flute, Bass Clarinet), Roy Campbell (Trumpet, Flute), Charles Burnham (Violin), Francois Grillot (Bass), Kevin Norton (Percussion)Over the 8 years Steve Swell has been recording for CIMP, he has produced a little less than a dozen projects, all of them distinct and purposeful. This latest effort may be his most ambitious to date, a large scale work that retains the intimacy and personality of a smaller work with the power and impact of the larger concept. A solid statement from a trombonist now considered to be a major talent on the post Bop, creative improvised music scene. Recorded July 16 & 17, 2003.Catalog Number: CIMP 275
Lowe-down&BlueFrank Lowe (Tenor Saxophone), Berne Nix (Guitar), Dominic Duval (Bass), Michael Carvin (Drums)This is Frank Lowe's fourth CIMP session and we think this one captures the tender soul of this tenor stylist. Recorded just days before Frank had to have lung surgery, this concert finds him ironically more robust than usual. But, in essence, it is a quintessential Lowe concert: full of the compositional and playing quirks which mark his best work. A real stylist with giving, unselfish support from a great rhythm grouping. Recorded September 16, 2002.Catalog Number: CIMP 266
Handling the MomentMatt Lavelle (Trumpet), Ras Moshe (Tenor Saxophone), Francois Grillot (Bass), Lou Grassi (Drums)This release presents the Matt Lavelle Quartet. A touch of avant, of Ra, of funk and Blues, this group defines its own self with a set of 8 tracks that are both inside and out, but always within the CIMP perimeter of good music - without qualification. Recorded March 4 & 5, 2002.Catalog Number: CIMP 249
ExposedFred Hess (Tenor Saxophone), Paul Smoker (Trumpet), Ken Filiano (Bass), Damon Short (Drums)Noted for establishing the Boulder Creative Music Ensemble in the mid-80's, composer, arranger, and tenor saxman Fred Hess takes a rare excursion outside of that role to expose his compositions and sax in a dynamic quartet. If Mr. Hess' previous activities have missed your attention, this release should put him in your sights. It's one of his best (we might even immodestly suggest that it is his best) to date. Recorded June 11 & 12, 2001.Catalog Number: CIMP 208
The Darkest Corner, the Most ConspicuousJack Wright (Alto Saxophone), Bhob Rainey (Soprano Saxophone), Bob Marsh (Cello), Fred Lonberg-Holm (Cello)Pointillistic free Jazz by 4 masters of control. Marsh and Wright are veteran undergound masters, for decades more legend than heard. Their partners here are 2 emerging stars of the avant-garde in a riveting quartet perspective of avant chamber jazz. Recorded August 8 & 9, 1999.Catalog Number: CIMP 159
Through the WoodsFrode Gjerstad (Alto Saxophone), Bobby Bradford (Trumpet), Wilber Morris (Bass), Newman Baker (Drums)Frode Gjerstad is a dynamic Norwegian saxman obviously unafraid of the unknown; actually, he embraces it. On this strong quartet date, he matches his aptitudes with Wilber Morris, Newman Baker, and the (legendary?) avant garde trumpeter, Bobby Bradford. They've never sounded better, this is music of emotional and cerebral power. Recorded Sept. 15 & 16, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 138
Vision BlueFrank Lowe (Tenor Saxophone), Steve Neil (Bass), Anders Griffen (Drums)Frank Lowe pays tribute to many of the spirits of improvising music and lays down 16 cuts in a refined, pure Lowe. Recorded Feb. 19 & 20, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 132
Legend Street TwoJoe McPhee (Trumpet), Frank Lowe (Tenor Saxophone), David Prentice (Violin), Charles Moffett (Drums)The second half (see
CIMP 115) of this inspired grouping on a program of soriginals by Charles Tyler, Eric Dolphy, and Joe McPhee. Recorded June 1 & 2, 1996.Catalog Number: CIMP 115
Legend Street OneJoe McPhee (Pocket Trumpet), Frank Lowe (Tenor Saxophone), David Prentice (Violin), Charles Moffett (Drums)The fertile mind of Joe McPhee connects with these veteran improvisors in duos, trios, and quartet. Magic music of the moment. Recorded June 1 & 2, 1996
Catalog Number: CIMP 104
Bodies&SoulFrank Lowe (Tenor Saxophone), Charles Moffett (Drums), Tim Flood (Bass)Mature tenor sax work, carrying a tremendous pathos brought on by memories of friends past, closing with a solo "Body and Soul". Considered by many are of Frank Lowes finest recordings. Nov. 18 & 19, 1995.
