Matt Pavolka - The Horns Band (2014)

Tracklist

01. Acid Metacognition (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
02. The Evening Redness in the West (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
03. Lullaby (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
04. That Night the Blind Man Dreamt That He Want Blind (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
05. The Evolution of Artificial Light (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
06. Guermo (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
07. Vheissu (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
08. Recollected Forward (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)
09. Anti-Green Plate Gives Mr. More Power (feat. Kirk Knuffke, Loren Stillman, Jacob Garchik & Mark Ferber)


Bassist-composer Matt Pavolka doubles on trombone and leads an aptly named quintet—with cornetist Kirk Knuffke, saxist Loren Stillman, trombonist Jacob Garchik and drummer Mark Ferber.

"Local jazz fans know Pavolka as an agile bassist who buoys many an ensemble while injecting his lines with a hefty thrust. With the arrival of his new album on the Fresh Sounds label, they can now try to grok him as a modern bandleader who appreciates melody more than most - or at least has a compelling way of showing that appreciation. The snaky themes that are cannily bent by his "Horns Band" ('bone, cornet, alto sax) should be a balm to anyone to finds the all-too-common frictions of modern jazz a tad obvious. Expect some moments of beauty at this CD release gig. Pavolka's a pro when it comes to both wild AND wistful." - Jim Macnie, The Village Voice

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