Michael Formanek Ensemble @ University of Baltimore Student Center Performing Arts Theater, Baltimore, MDSaturday, July 19, 2008
Part of the Exotic Hypnotic series - in conjunction with Artscape.
Michael Formanek: bass
John Dierker: reeds
Dave Ballou: trumpet
Marc Redman: drums
Marc Miller: guitar
Billed as "post-jazz improvised music," Michael Formanek merged the always excellent Microkingdom and 3081 groups for an expanded ensemble free improvisation tinged interpretation of a one page score. The unifying conceptual underpinnings leaving plenty of interpretive space for fluid duos and trios to form between these creative players. I have yet to encounter a Michael Formanek experience - live or recorded - that disappoints. Often, his efforts are at the opposite extreme. This performance was no exception. Fluid, fluctuating and mature improvisation in the service of a larger sonic canvas that comes off as more than the mere sum of these impressive performers. It's a brave post-jazz world unfolding before these ears and they are left thirsty for more.
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