Dave Douglas, Monash Art Ensemble - Fabliaux (2015) [Hi-Res]

Fabliaux is a distinctive collaboration between American trumpeter Dave Douglas and the Australian Monash Art Ensemble, drawing inspiration from the 14th-century French Ars Nova, particularly Guillaume de Machaut. The album blends medieval techniques such as hocket, isorhythm, and modal counterpoint with contemporary jazz improvisation. Written for an ensemble of four winds, four brass, four strings, and four percussion instruments (including electronics), the compositions explore a rich palette of timbres and structures. The album is a journey where past and present converge in unexpected and innovative musical forms, imbued with a spirit of exploration and discovery.

Tracklist:
1-1 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Forbidden Flags [6:25]
1-2 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Frieze [5:26]
1-3 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Legions [7:30]
1-4 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Gears [4:19]
1-5 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Once Again the Mind [5:41]
1-6 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Unknowing [4:25]
1-7 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Whirlwind [8:11]
1-8 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Wagon Wheel [4:31]
1-9 Dave Douglas;Monash Art Ensemble - Tower of the Winds [10:04]