The third release from string bass/drumset duo, Good for Cows. A follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed CD, "Less Than or Equal To," "Bebop Fantasy" aggressively, intensely and often lyrically explores instrumental compositions through minimal strategies, multidirectional rhythms, and playful improvisations. Coming out of a loose community of Northern California bands that includes Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu, and Hella, Good For Cows' members Devin Hoff on bass (Nels Cline Singers, Carla Bozulich's Red Headed...   [ read more ]

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The music of Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell continues to reveal inner secrets, as this engaging set by dummer Paul Motian and his Electric Bebop Band shows. The group's name of the group is a function of the two electric guitars (Kurt Rosenwinkel and Steve Cardenas) and the electric bass (Steve Swallow), although the remaining members are strictly acoustic (tenor saxophones Chris Cheek and Chris Potter and, of course, drummer Motian). The arrangements are entirely respectful o...   [ read more ]

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During the 20 years that preceded this set, Paul Motian had led some of the most intriguing jazz groups around. For this project, his "Electric Bebop Band" consists of two tenors (Chris Potter and Chris Cheek), two guitars (Kurt Rosenwinkel and Brad Schoeppach), bassist Steve Swallow, and the leader himself on drums. With the exception of Motian's opening selection and a pair of originals by Rosenwinkel, the repertoire consists of three songs by Thelonious Monk and one tune ap...   [ read more ]

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