This live quartet album is somewhat different in that it features two
double bass players (does that make it a quadruple bass?). I can’t say it adds
to the overall listening experience to be honest, but I’m sure those present at
the recording would have appreciated the novelty of the 8 strings. In the main
this album is a vehicle for Ehwald’s compositions. His sax playing on both
tenor and soprano is well supported by the double double bass players and I
detected some very fine work by drummer Burgwinkel which I guess makes me a bit
of a winkelpicker. Ehwald is indeed a very fine player and in this format
plays in a very free and uncompromising manner. Not easy listening but well worth a concentrated
listen.
Steve H.
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