The trio of Michael Moore (on clarinet, alto and bass clarinet), cellist Ernst Reijseger and percussionist Han Bennink mixes together very explorative playing with a full knowledge of the tradition and a wacky sense of humor. For the often-eccentric series of live performances, the trio alternates group originals with works from Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Herbie Nichols, Dewey Redman, Bud Powell and Misha Mingelberg. This is one of the most accessible of all avant-garde groups due to the humor and there are many highlights to the enjoyable (if nutty) program. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Wigwam (Michael Moore)
02. Angelica (Duke Ellington)
03. Tlinglit (Reijseger/Bennink/Moore)
04. I'm an Indian, Too (Irvin Berlin)
05. The Gig (Herbie Nichols))
06. I'm an Indian, Too (Irvin Berling)
07. Qow (Dewey Redman)
08. Bella Coola (Reijseger/Bennink/Moore)
09. Celia (Bud Powell)
10. Tsimshian (Reijseger/Bennink/Moore)
11. Sonoroso (Sebastião de Barros)
12. Mijn Geheugen Is Een Zeef (Misha Mengelberg)
13. The Song Is Ended (Irvin Berlin)
14. Salish (Reijseger/Bennink/Moore)
MICHAEL MOORE alto sax, bass clarinet, clarinet, melodica
ERNST REIJSEGER cello, vocals
HAN BENNINK percussion, harmonica, vocals, piano, electronics
All selections recorded live by Ernst Reijseger between June and September 1993 in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, BC, Canada; Willisau, Switzerland; Ulrichsberg, Austria, Bremen, Germany
Gramavision - GCD 79505