desert songs and other landscapes


liner notes

cd order


seven 9-8
12:42 (5,2mb)

    01. box set (swell) 10:51

    02. flutist with hat and shoe (ullmann) 6:52

    03. seven 9-8 (ullmann) 12:42

    04. camel's gait/desert sands part 1
    (ullmann/swell/greene/altschul//swell) 18:42

    05. under the other (swell) 8:47

    06. desert... bleue... east (ullmann) 7:42

 "this is a fiery set full of explorative colorful solos and dynamic group interplay."
scott yanow (allmusic guide, usa '05)

"the road-tested results that define these absorbing compositions verify the deep commitment that these players have to the music. with each undertaking of desert songs and other landscapes, the group’s goal of earnest communication proves quite compelling." jay collins (one final note, usa '05)

recorded at the spirit room, rossie, ny june 22-23, 2004.
produced by robert d. rusch.
engineer: marc d. rusch.
cover art by kara d. rusch.

gebhard ullmann - tenor, bassclarinet
steve swell - trombone
hilliard greene - bass
barry altschul - drums.


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