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"HiGH ▀ iNTELLiGeNCE tRoLLS"
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a r t i s t : Northwoods Improvisers
t i t l e : Branches
d a t e : 2001
l a b e l : Entropy Stereo (ESR010)
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Jul-2004
t r a c k s : 08
b i t r a t e : 192kbps
s i z e : 80,9 MB
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Mike Johnston - Bass, Percussion, Wood Flute
Mike Gilmore - Marimba
Nick Ashton - Drums
Kirk Lucas - Percussion, Cello
Branches represents a slightly different approach for the
group. While the Northwoods have collectively used a wide
variety of instruments on previous recordings, here they choose
to explore the possibilities with the marimba, bass, and drum
combination. The album opens with the original composition
"Kuntu" which launches into a high energy 7/8 African groove.
In fact, rhythms are the key to Branches. Throughout this rich
music we hear a generous amount of rhythmic variation, odd time
signatures, and polyrhythmic overlays. Another highlight is
"Escarpment" an extended piece that draws on the group's free
roots and recalls the Art Ensembles' use of sound, space and
rhythm. The Northwoods offer a nod to South African pianist and
composer Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) with their recording
of "Ishmael" The Northwoods' treatment of "Ishmael" is as
subtle and reverent as their treatment of Sun Ra's God is more
than Love could ever be. (Lightning Darkness).
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01-Kuntu [05:02]
02-Escarpment [16:14]
03-Ishmael [07:44]
04-Line Out [08:27]
05-Caverns [04:00]
06-Circle And Triangle [10:06]
07-Notsew [04:34]
08-Fallon [02:45]
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58:52 min
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