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An event not to be missed

James E. Anderson | Australia | 01/07/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"So far I've only heard 3 albums with Lehman (On Meaning; Artificial Light;this one). For me this superbly recorded live date is far more musically engaging and creative, so much so that the other 2 pale.



Pheeroan akLaff on drumset and Mark Dresser on double bass provide superior performances, more fully and naturally into the soul of the music, wonderfully organic, holistic and inspired - typical of all their work I've so far heard.



Lehman's playing and compositions are also far more interesting and musically coherent. For instance Motion, the penultimate piece, has an astonishingly beautiful sax solo reminiscent for me of the chime-like improvisations of the Australian Magpie, one of the world's foremost songbirds. A lovely classical music sounding solo sax cadenza finishes the CD and I'm left with my jaw on the floor knowing that I've just experienced a recording for the ages; that nothing in my music collection (or sex life) could top it.



I'm not a skilled enough writer to do this music justice. My heartfelt thanks to the musicians, producers, audience (so quiet!) and all the support."

Slammin'

S. Jeffrey | Ellicott City, MD United States | 02/18/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you like smoothly out of control Ornette Coleman with a touch of John Zorn fire, you're going to love this album. Lehman is a first class horn player who strays far from the beaten path to form progressions and soundscapes held together by one of the tightest rhythm sections I've ever heard. Mark Dresser's bass lines thump and check out the 8-count line on track 5 (Rison): infectious to say the least. Pheeroan akLaff's drumming brings easy comparison to a certain Mr. Tony Williams, and unfortunately I'm not familiar with anything else he's done aside from this album--I'm sure he's got his own sound, but ranking him with Tony Williams is about the best compliment I can dish out. His work on track 5 (Rison) is superb, as well. If you've never heard of Steve Lehman and his Camouflage Trio, buy this album NOW."