Albums Featuring Instrument or Role - Cello
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Catalog Number: CIMP 380
Lonely House (Covers)Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Rolf Sturm (Guitar), Michael Bisio (Bass), Cargo Cult (Primary)Tomas Ulrich's Cargo Cult: certainly one of the definitive string groups of the 21st century and perhaps the most versatile and expansive. This latest release follows up CIMP 375 and Cadence Jazz 1214 with a recording that references a wide range of compositions. The inspirations here range from Leadbelly to Monk. Definitely an enchanting and fun listening experience. Catalog Number: CIMP 375
Cargo CultTomas Ulrich (Cello), Rolf Sturm (Guitar), Michael Bisio (Bass)Cargo Cult’s first recording (Cadence Jazz Records 1214) was so inspiring, CIMP moved quickly to make this recording. And this recording further inspired CIMP enough to record two more (to be released in the near future) performances by this group. Here is a string trio like you’ve never heard before. Passionate, improvising, beautiful compositions, and soulful delivery. Try this and listen to what the fuss is all about.Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 364
Fire and WaterKhan Jamal (Vibes), Dylan Taylor (Cello)Metal & wood is a lovely pairing and in music it’s a pure delight, especially with this pair of distinguished improvisers. Khan is a master of shimmering tones and this program explores those tones. Underpinning all that is KHan is the sumptuous cello/bass work of Dylan Taylor. This is all together an indulgence in beauty and invention.Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 349
Pulling StringsMichael Bisio (Bass), Tomas Ulrich (Cello)For years cellist Tomas Ulrich has been electrifying every group he's been a part of and now, finally, steps out as a co-leader. Mike Bisio, the bassist's bassist, makes up the other half. There's no place to hide here as the two essay eight of Mike's compositions, four of Tomas', and one of Dom Minasi's originals. The results of this meeting of two phenomenal players are definitely up to the potential offered and the talent noted.Catalog Number: CIMP LTD 347
Mountain AirDominic Duval (Bass), Ron Lawrence (Viola), Gregor Huebner (Violin), Tomas Ulrich (Cello)Dominic Duval's String Quartet, previously known as the CT String Quartet, has been around and documented since the mid 1990s. This new edition introduces the extraordinary Gregor Huebner into the violin chair on a program which takes as its inspiration the music of Cecil Taylor's "Mountain Air." Extemporaneous and totally music of the day, yet easily accessible and rooted.Catalog Number: CIMP 321
Not Just...David Taylor (Trombone), Steve Swell (Trombone), Billy Bang (Violin), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Ken Filiano (Bass)Gad. Two trombones and strings! But when the trombones are Dave Taylor and Steve Swell and the strings are Bang, Ulrich, and Filiano, you know this is going to be fun. A five-sided circle that is everything you'd expect from this meeting of fertile musical minds. Over 270 cumulative years in the making, its listening pleasures should last easily that long. Recorded January 5 & 6, 2005.Catalog Number: CIMP 288
ConscriptionTom Abbs (Bass, Tuba), Brain Settles (Tenor Sax, Flute), Okkyung Lee (Cello), Chad Taylor (Drums, Vibes)Form and finesse are what this music exposed. Tom Abbs is becoming a force in the NYC area, but his talents are on a world scale. As this recording demonstrates, even at the beginning of a career, Tom Abbs is producing distinctive music. Recorded April 21 & 22, 2003, Rossie, NY.
Catalog Number: CIMP 286
Shades of the MuseAvram Fefer (Tenor&Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Bass Clarin), Ken Filiano (Bass), Thomas Ulrich (Cello), Jay Rosen (Drums)It's been a couple of years since Avram Fefer (San Francisco, CA 1964) was last in The Spirit Room but it didn't take long before he was engaging me about another project. While this was being conceived and coordinated, Avram continued other musical activities including his duo association with pianist Bobby Few, an ambient-electric groove quartet called Squelch, an on-going trio collaboration ...Catalog Number: CIMP 280
The Dream Catcher (for Wilber Morris)Kevin Norton (Drums, Vibes), Roy Campbell (Trumpet, Flugelhorn), Thomas Ulrich (Cello), Hill Greene (Bass)Four master improvisers meet to pay tribute to Wilber Morris on a set of exceptional originals by Kevin Norton and Wilber Morris. Mellow and lyrical/hard-blowing and lyrical, this is a heart-felt and musically memorable set of music for brass, strings, and percussion. A date with real definition. Recorded January 6 & 7, 2003, The Spirit Room, Rossie, NY.Catalog Number: CIMP 261
American ScrapbookDominic Duval (Bass), Jason Hwang (Violin), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Tom Varner (French Horn), Joe McPhee (Cornet), Steve Swell (Trombone)Dominic Duval's String & Brass Ensemble brings together Joe McPhee Steve Swell, Tom Varner, Tomas Ulrich, and Jason Hwang in a stirring reflection on traditional and improvised music inspired not just by the memories of Dominic's late wife and 9/11, but also by the whole quilt that is the American SpiritCatalog Number: CIMP 260
Adventure in the Looking GlassTristan Honsinger (Cello), Jean Derome (Alto Saxophone), John Heward (Drums)Three veteran characters bring together their musical perspectives voiced in the dadaist/avant vocabulary of improvised music. Ten tracks display a wide variety of approaches, textures, tempos and coloring and include a unique interpretation of Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky.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 203
Flurries Warm and ClearSteve Swell (Trombone), Ned Rothenberg (Clarinet), Tomas Ulrich (Cello)This is the fifth CIMP session that Steve Swell has led, and each has its own distinct ambience. This release features a chamber setting on eleven blended originals. Could this mark the mellowing of a trombone monster?Catalog Number: CIMP 201
Neo NeoLou Grassi (Drums), Tom Varner (French Horn), Ron Horton (Trumpet), Tomas Ulrich (Cello)This is hot chamber Jazz in which the musicians extend their imaginations in a beautiful blend of brass, strings, and percussion over 15 catchy compositions.Catalog Number: CIMP 186
Standard DeviationsPaul Smoker (Trumpet), Steve Salerno (Guitar), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Jay Rosen (Drums)Wonderfully abstract interpretations from the great American song book. Recorded Sept. 22 & 23, 1998.Catalog Number: CIMP 175
TagYuko Fujiyama (Piano), Mark Feldman (Violin), Tomas Ulrich (Cello)The debut disc for this fine pianist, Yuko Fujiyama, finds her in the company of Mark Feldman (violin) and Tomas Ulrich (cello) in a stunning program of improvised music bridging the traditional worlds of North American and European New Music. Recorded June 16, 1998.Catalog Number: CIMP 162
Moon FlowerJoseph Scianni (Piano), Mark Whitecage (Alto Saxophone), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Dominic Duval (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)A brilliant post-bop/impressionistic Joseph Scianni at the Steinway Concert Grand in duets with 4 challenging individuals. Included is a delightfully rich and original imterpreatation of Ellington's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." Recorded June 20, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 155
3 Plus 4 Equals 5Joseph Scianni (Piano), Mark Whitecage (Soprano Saxophone), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Dominic Duval (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)Mark Whitecage has been a highly respected and inordinately creative NYC area improvisor for decades. Joseph Scianni is a legendary pianist almost unrecorded over the past 40 years. On this program they intermix their respective groups and explore the harmonies and tonalities of the music. The listening rewards are great as they fly without a net, with only their genius and musical sensibilities to support them. Recorded June 20, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 143
Percussion&StringsKhan Jamal (Vibes), Ed Crockett (Bass), Dylan Taylor (Cello), Craig McIver (Drums), Pete Vinson (Drums)Khan Jamal's first recording in the 90's, backed by strings and percussion. Adventurous interpretations of originals and standards. Recorded March 24, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 141
State of the ArtDominic Duval (Double Bass), Jason Hwang (Violin), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Mark Whitecage (Clarinet)Totally improvised, this astounding recording blurs the lines between "Jazz" and "Classical" music. Recorded Feb. 26 & 27, 1997.
Catalog Number: CIMP 140
Expatriate KinZuzaan Kali Fasteau (Cello), Noah Howard (Alto Saxophone), Bobby Few (Piano)Three survivors of the classic Free Jazz scene collaborate openly and freely with no holds barred. Recorded March 20, 1997.Catalog Number: CIMP 119
Caged No MoreMark Whitecage (Alto Saxophone), Tomas Ulrich (Cello), Dominic Duval (Bass), Jay Rosen (Percussion)The distinctive sax work of Mark Whitecage leads a concert of excursions of freely improvised chamber music. A beautiful and inventive set. Recorded July 13 & 14, 1996.
