February 9, 2010 | Posted in Review | Tagged lisle ellis, marco eneidi, peter valsamis, sound on survival live
The best thing about the recording is the four pieces [ranging from 9 minutes to just over 40 minutes] are drawn out improvisations. Each of the players is permitted ample room to stretch out and show off their plentiful skills.
February 9, 2010 | Posted in Review | Tagged lisle ellis, sucker punch requiem
It is difficult in these days of post-everything to claim a form as new; that said Lisle Ellis' homage to the tragically deceased visual artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is a rollercoaster of a listen, challenging and accessible in a disarmingly direct way...It's an exciting listen, drawing heavily on several musical genres and falling neatly into none. It's far removed from what Basquiat might call "Samo Samo."
February 9, 2010 | Posted in Review | Tagged andrea parkins, cities and eyes, jessica constable, the skein
...deliciously unpredictable...Cities And Eyes is a thrilling ride; get on board.
February 8, 2010 | Posted in Review | Tagged incidental, mike olson
Olson waxes madly adventurous into cerebral territory at the same time, making music the listener can feel. No mean feat.