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Gebhard Ullmann: ullmann/swell 4G. Ullmann (bcl, sax), Steve Swell (tb), Hill Greene (b), Barry Altschul (dr) The 'ullmann/swell 4' is the new format of Gebhard Ullmann and Steve Swell with bassist Hill Greene and legendary drummer Barry Altschul.
This emotional and intense quartet toured in the U.S. and Canada and
recorded their first cd for the cimp label in 2004. Tourneezeitraum: 27.10.06 - 16.11.06 Press Voices Scott Yanow (Allmusic Guide, USA '05) " this is a fiery set full of explorative colorful solos and dynamic group interplay." Jay Collins (one final note, usa 1/'05) " the road-tested results that define these absorbing compositions verify the deep commitment that these players have to the music. with each undertaking of desert songs and other landscapes, the group’s goal of earnest communication proves quite compelling." Laurence Donohue-Greene (All about jazz, new york 10/'05) " ...forthright in their solos, uptempo and ballads alike - ullmann and swell's thick, dynamic harmonies melded seamlessly, showing why trombone and tenor have had such a lucrative relationship in jazz. for this group, ullmann consciously and impressively showcases his flexibility and expertise on tenor over his other 'first' instrument - the bass clarinet. reminiscent of the ny art quartet this quartet's tight heads and arrangements, intertwining improvisations around highly structured pieces, demanded undivided attention." The BandSteve Swell - trombone He first came to public attention performing with Makanda Ken McIntyre in the multi-instrumentalist's concert at carnegie recital hall in 1985. he toured and recorded with altoist Tim Berne and his group 'caos totale.' (two cds on the jmt label). During this time steve also toured and recorded with joey baron's 'barondown' who released three cds on jmt, new world and avant. Even though he is identified with the 'downtown scene' swell has been developing his style in the more so-called 'traditional avant-garde' arena. Co-leading projects such as 'space, time, swing' with perry robinson, being a sideman in William Parker's 'little huey creative music orchestra' and working with other similar people has kept him on this circuit. His newest cd, 'unified theory of sound, this now' featuring Jemeel Moondoc, Cooper-Moore, Wilber Morris, Kevin Norton and Matt LaVelle, was released on the cadence label in march 2003. swell was a featured soloist in Anthony Braxton's opera, 'shala fears for the poor. Hill Greene - bass Barry Altschul - drums
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Born
in Newark, New Jersey, Steve Swell has been living, working and performing
in New York City for all of his adult life. He has toured and recorded
with such diverse jazz personalities as mainstreamers Lionel Hampton and
Buddy Rich, to so-called outsiders like Anthony Braxton, William Parker
and Jemeel Moondoc. Swell has twelve recordings as a leader or co-leader
and is a featured artist on more than sixty other releases.
Hilliard
'Hill' Greene is an extraordinary musician and composer. for the past
fifteen years, he has served as bassist and musical director for the great
Jimmy Scott and the jazz expressions. Notably, he has also played and
recorded with Dave Douglas, Charles Gayle, Oliver Lake, Jack Walrath,
and Kenny Barron. A rare bassist who not only exemplifies the art of swing
through his masterful walking bass lines, Hill Greene also brings something
entirely new and fresh to the instrument.
Barry
Altschul is a magnificent drummer who gained fame in the late 60's with
pianist Paul Bley. He has beautiful traditional chops and when he recorded
with Chick Corea, Anthony Braxton and Dave Holland during the circle era,
Barry had a high-pitched Gretsch kit with add-on drums and percussion
instruments, which he integrated seamlessly in a whirlwind of sound. No
one sounded quite like him at the time, and his nuclear energy served
him well when he teamed up with Sam Rivers and Anthony Braxton throughout
the seventies. Barry also made a few excellent solo albums.
