from Z,
released April 29, 2021
Protocluster
Bertrand Denzler, tenor saxophone, composition
Pierre-Antoine Badaroux, alto saxophone
Benjamin Dousteyssier, bass saxophone
Antonin Gerbal, drums
Recorded live by JJG at Le Shakirail / Umlaut Series, Paris, September 4, 2021
supported by 4 fans who also own “Live at Le Shakirail 1”
The improvisations are a hedgerow teeming with life. Cranc's take on Burn's transcriptions are fantastic revealing all kinds of angles on Bailey's musical mind - well worth comparison with Philip Thomas's takes (have to hear Pat Thomas's versions now!). stchase
Smooth, sophisticated pop with neoclassical flourishes from the Berlin-based duo of Fabian Till and Birk Buttcherey. Bandcamp New & Notable May 2, 2024