Ken Vandermark and the art of the possible
keith gardiner | Bahrain, Middle East | 06/14/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Ken Vandermark's work has often been characterised by in your face aggression, in company with Peter Brotzmann and Mats Gustafsson. On this CD he suggests that he is well familiar with another thread of European free music, showing a concern with texture and effect, an arena that is thoroughly and intuitively understood by Poppel and Morris. This is music that invites the listener in rather than coming out and grabbing. It requires concentration, for the beauty lies in the detail rather than in the aggression, but it's an effort that well repays itself. Throughly recommended for another side of the remarkable Ken Vandermark and this self-effacing trio."