a r t i s t : Brad Dutz
t i t l e : When Manatees Attack
d a t e : 2007
l a b e l : pfMENTUM Records
c a t : CD042
s o u r c e : Normal release
g e n r e : Avantgarde
r l s. d a t e : 2007-05-24
t r a c k s : 8
b i t r a t e : 169 kbps avg
s i z e : 93.21MB
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As percussionist Brad Dutz leads this improvising quartet in a program of
his own compositions, he draws a connecting line between the classical music
literature and modern jazz. With instruments such as oboe, English horn,
cello and clarinet, you get the distinct feeling that youÆre sitting in on
an afternoon of chamber jazz in a small auditorium somewhere near home. But
his session is much more than that. Moving with exotic charm, the ensemble
interprets his program with flair. Dutz deftly moves his feature across the
spectrum, including program spotlights on xylophone, congas, marimba,
vibraphone and various drums.
DutzÆ son Jasper, who must be in his early teens by now, co-wrote ôInsulated
Potato Wedges,ö and joins the ensemble on clarinet for this adventure.
Together, he and the others launch a pleasant surprise that rolls
comfortable and mellow on padded wheels.
Brad Dutz has touched jazz from all angles. After studying at North Texas
State and Berklee, he toured as the late trumpeter Maynard FergusonÆs
drummer in the early 1980s. Studio work in Los Angeles has provided him a
firm foundation and allows for much freedom. His creative work with pfMENTUM
has created many fruitful partnerships, which allow him to grow. As a vital
force on the Southern California free jazz scene, he provides the kind of
energy that multiplies successfully across the board.
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01-Spongy Bark [ 7:25 ]
02-I'm Thinkin' About Buyin' A Chainsaw [ 8:53 ]
03-Insulated Potato Wedges [ 5:55 ]
04-Mutilated Grass [13:58 ]
05-Biff The Salesman [ 9:23 ]
06-Soiled Palm [ 8:40 ]
07-Hiram Becomes Ulysses [10:29 ]
08-When Manatees Attack [ 8:47 ]
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73:30 min