Trumpeter Dave Douglas is attracting attention among fans and critics on the underground and avant-garde/free music trail. He shows what the hype is all about on this session with some surging solos, high-note explosiveness and impressive playing. But Douglas doesn't merely spew unconnected lines or flashy solos; his playing is a vital part of several originals that feature an intriguing violin/cello/bass backing section. The compositions range from loose, spacy tunes to animated, fierce ones. This isn't another hard bop outing or a completely free-wheeling session; instead, it's got elements of both, and a departure as well. It requires close scrutiny and a completely open mind, because Dave Douglas is following no direction except his own. - Ron Wynn
Tracks
01. Sehr Bewegt (Webern)
02. Parallel Worlds (Douglas)
03. In Progress (Douglas)
04. Remains(Douglas)
05. Piece For Strings (Douglas)
06. Ballad In Which MacHeath Asks Everyone To Forgive Him (Weill)
07. Loco Madi (Ellington)
08. On Your Leaving(Douglas)
09. For Every Action (Douglas)
10. Grand Choral (Douglas)
MARK DRESSER bass
ERIK FRIEDLANDER cello
MICHAEL SARIN drums
DAVE DOUGLAS trumpet
MARK FELDMAN violin
Recorded March 17-18, 1993 at Sear Sound, NYC.
Soul Note - 121226-2 (Italy)