November 3, 2013
IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION Issue 137
by Rotcod Zzaj
“EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.99
Jazz Combustion Uprising – SELF IMMOLATION: As you might gather from the CD title, this one is H-O-T! David Elaine Alt’s reeds set the house on fire, no doubt! That’s totally evident on the scorching opener, “Oxtail Soup“… absolutely killer jazz! David’s cast of characters is far too long to itemize here, but you can check that out at the band page.
If you’re in the mood for something with a bit more “mood” involved, you’ll dig deep into “44 Magnum” (despite the odd title, this feels like a nite at the speak-ez).
It was the high-energy “Series of Adjustments” that got my vote for favorite of the 11 tracks, though… great balance between the instrument and excellent recording quality.
I give David & crew a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.99. Get more information on the CD at the band page for this release. Rotcod Zzaj