SLAMCD597 Daniel Carter, Julian Priester, Adam Lane, Reggie Sylvester & David Haney – Live Constructions Volume Two

‘Live Constructions’ is a programme of live improvised studio performances broadcast by WKCR Radio based at Columbia University, New York by a group including pianist David Haney, saxophonist Daniel Carter and trombonist Julian Priester.

‘Live Constructions’ (SLAMCD589) featured a session by Daniel Carter, Hilliard Greene and David Haney recorded November 2017. Almost a year later Carter and Haney returned to the studio together with Julian Priester, Adam Lane and Reggie Sylvester, this session is preserved here on ‘Live Constructions Volume 2’.

Daniel Carter: saxophones and trumpet
Julian Priester: trombone
David Haney: piano
Adam Lane: bass
Reggie Sylvester: drums

“The opening piece begins with an infectious galloping groove which goes on for a short while eventually settling down to sombre calm with Mr. Haney plucking the strings inside the piano while Mr. Carter sends out quiet smoke signals on his sax…Later the quintet starts to hit their stride as the pace picks up. “Construction Number 9” begins with a soft, unaccompanied solo trombone, slowly building through stark sections, spacious and hypnotic. Sometimes, I wish there were more going on but when I do calm down I realise that this is thoughtful, chamber-like music that is nuanced just right.” – Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery

“The sounds Carter makes are spectacular, yet always sounding so natural, never mind which instrument he has chosen…This is a thoroughly enjoyable album, one which gives us another much-needed ear onto a remarkably powerful influence on the life of the Avant-garde.” – Ken Cheetham, Jazz Views

All tracks spontaneously composed
Recorded August 9, 2018 and October 21, 2018 at WKCR Radio, Columbia University, New York
Recorded by Evan Caplinger
Mixed and mastered by Dennis Carter at Falcon Studios, Portland, Oregon, USA

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