Songlines by BRÖTZMANN | HOPKINS | ALI
All music by Brötzmann/Hopkins/Ali, except no. 6, by Peter Brötzmann.
Tracklist
| 1. | No Messages | 12:38 |
| 2. | Old Man Kangaroo | 10:22 |
| 3. | Man in a Vacuum | 9:20 |
| 4. | .......It Is Solved By Walking | 8:30 |
| 5. | Songlines | 25:17 |
| 6. | Two Birds in a Feather | 4:45 |
Credits
released November 4, 1994
REVIEWS
"For those who find Brötzmann’s balls-to-the-wall blowing rather wearying, Songlines should be a welcome change-up. Brötzmann is one of those Euro free improvisers who reject the jazz label - and swing is decidedly not his thing - but his all-American rhythm section brings out his bluesy and melodic side and Coltrane roots, all to the good. FMP’s a free-music label, but Ali and Hopkins play very much in the jazz tradition, the bassist even picking a folky, frankly Charlie Haden-y solo on “Two Birds in a Feather.” This is Brötzmann for folks who don’t like Brötzmann – and for those who do." -- Kevin Whitehead, Pulse!
"... a pleasing alternative to the often documented crash-and-burn side of Brötzmann’s work." -- Richard Cook, The Wire
"There are six compositions on this record; it comes off as a very intense, extremely quiet kind of blowing gig, where this trio were looking to discover things about each other and the music they were making. As a result, it is one of the finest performances issued from that festival, and a landmark in Brötzmann's career in particular." -- Thom Jurek, AMG (4½ stars)
Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings: 4 Stars.
Peter Brötzmann: alto & tenor saxophone, tarogato
Fred Hopkins: double bass
Rashied Ali: drums
Recorded by Holger Scheuermann and Jost Gebers on October 30th & 31st, 1991, in Berlin.
Mixed by Jost Gebers.
Mastered by Jonas Bergler.
Produced by Jost Gebers
Booklet artwork/design/layout: Peter Brötzmann.
REVIEWS
"For those who find Brötzmann’s balls-to-the-wall blowing rather wearying, Songlines should be a welcome change-up. Brötzmann is one of those Euro free improvisers who reject the jazz label - and swing is decidedly not his thing - but his all-American rhythm section brings out his bluesy and melodic side and Coltrane roots, all to the good. FMP’s a free-music label, but Ali and Hopkins play very much in the jazz tradition, the bassist even picking a folky, frankly Charlie Haden-y solo on “Two Birds in a Feather.” This is Brötzmann for folks who don’t like Brötzmann – and for those who do." -- Kevin Whitehead, Pulse!
"... a pleasing alternative to the often documented crash-and-burn side of Brötzmann’s work." -- Richard Cook, The Wire
"There are six compositions on this record; it comes off as a very intense, extremely quiet kind of blowing gig, where this trio were looking to discover things about each other and the music they were making. As a result, it is one of the finest performances issued from that festival, and a landmark in Brötzmann's career in particular." -- Thom Jurek, AMG (4½ stars)
Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings: 4 Stars.
Peter Brötzmann: alto & tenor saxophone, tarogato
Fred Hopkins: double bass
Rashied Ali: drums
Recorded by Holger Scheuermann and Jost Gebers on October 30th & 31st, 1991, in Berlin.
Mixed by Jost Gebers.
Mastered by Jonas Bergler.
Produced by Jost Gebers
Booklet artwork/design/layout: Peter Brötzmann.
