Brilliant stuff
E. C Goodstein | Northern CA United States | 05/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Another winner from the immensely talented & grossly underrated
Ms. Bloom IMO. This one is based on her 'reaction' to Jackson
Pollack, drawing inspiration from his 'paint splattering' by 'sound splattering/surrounding.' But this is not cacophony, if you're worried. It's highly concentrated, intense, often introspective & meaningful interplay among the great ensemble (surely one of jazz's best at the moment), all towering soloist performers/composers in their own right. A bit 'brighter' than say, The RED QUARTETS, & a bit less lyrical than parts of THE NEARNESS, but reflexive, exploratory & brilliant interaction. And JIB's use, but not OVERuse of electronics is brilliant IMO."