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  | BONES ~ BONES
LEO 743 (Barcode: 5024792074327) ~ ISRAEL ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2015 Released: 2015
This is the debut eponymous album by the Israeli Free Jazz / Improvised Music trio BonesFind albums by this artist, which comprises of bass clarinetist Ziv TaubenfeldFind albums by this artist (resident in Amsterdam), bassist Shay HazanFind albums by this artist and drummer Nir SabagFind albums by this artist (resident in Berlin). The album presents eight original compositions, all by Taubenfeld.
The bass clarinet is a relatively rare candidate for the lead instrument in a trio, but its completely unique sound works like a charm, which makes any piece of music played on it instantly loveable, especially in the Free Jazz community. This album is no exception and the music it contains is truly superb from start to finish.
The trio manages skillfully to employ the right balance between the bass clarinet solo parts and the ensemble work, as well as the balance between the instruments. Mutual respect and open-mindedness are felt immediately and contribute greatly to the overall success of this project. Although these musicians are all still very young, they project a remarkable maturity on this album, which of course contributes as well.
Taubenfeld´s compositions, which are surprisingly profound and complex, serve as ideal vehicles for the trio´s improvisations. The themes are often stated in a minimalistic manner, only to be picked up by the trio and expanded further. Although this is definitely a Free Form environment, the music has a wonderful swinging feeling about it, which is often only hinted at by the rhythm section.
The individual performances by all three players are outstanding, sometimes even virtuosic, and their combined forces turn the trio into a powerful and magnificent music making apparatus, which takes no prisoners.
Overall this is a remarkable debut effort and one of the best Israeli Free Jazz / Improvised Music releases so far. This album was released by the relentless Leo FeiginFind albums by this artist on his now legendary LeoFind albums on this label Records label, a home of some of the best challenging music on this planet, which is also quite a distinction for these young musicians. Well done gentlemen!
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