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Astronotes

by Joost Buis

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The Eggs 04:52
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Ple4 04:19
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Bata4 04:34
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Grilkijker I 03:14
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The Comet's Point of View 07:39
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Spaghetti Canon 06:03
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Nantones 05:05
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Dinxperlo 04:50
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Tunguska Butterfly 04:32
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MIR 02:53
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Zweet Zurzday 05:02
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Grilkijker II 02:24
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about

Sporting several key performers from the vibrant Dutch scene, trombonist Joost Buis launches a winner with attractive, first-class compositions and arrangements that wind, twist, and coalesce into all sorts of tricky permutations. With the sort of talent represented here — from saxophonist Tobias Delius, pianist Cor Fuhler, bassist Wilbert de Joode, and percussionist Michael Vatcher, to name some of the better-known musicians, to cornetist Felicity Provan, with her incredible punctuating thrusts — Buis could have simply written heads and allowed the players to speak for themselves. He rejects this easy route, though, in favor of remarkably intricate writing that brings this to a higher level. There is a splendid mix of melody, distortion, complexity, and, to be expected, superb soloing. The arrangements straddle the line between "in" and "out," not dissimilar to some of George Russell's creations from the early '60s, with a variety of moods explored. While there are intense moments, Buis is more concerned with colors, rhythms, and harmony. Although he proves himself a formidable soloist, he only imbibes occasionally, relying instead on the considerable skills of his entourage. The only tune not written by him, the Ellington and Strayhorn composition "Zweet Zursday" features a wonderfully understated, muted contribution by Buis. Those who enjoy the kind of sophisticated, quality performances of groups such as Sean Bergin's M.O.B. or by ensembles such as the Italian Instabile Orchestra, should find Buis' tentet an attractive alternative.

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released May 5, 2004

Felicity Provan - cornet
Joost Buis - trombone
Jan Willem van der Ham - altosax, bassoon
Tobias Delius - tenorsax, clarinet
Frans Vermeerssen - baritonesax
Paul Pallesen - guitar
Cor Fuhler - piano, organ
Wilbert de Joode - double bass
Alan Purves - percussion
Michael Vatcher - percussion

Recorded by Dick Lucas, May 5 + 6 2003 at the Bimhuis Amsterdam
Coverart by Petra Dolleman

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