The Clarinet Trio - Oct. 1, ‘98
The Clarinet Trio - Oct. 1, ‘98
Ape & MP3, 320 kbps | 216.3 MB & 123.6 MB| Label: Leo Records | CD 1999 | 73:25
Jürgen Kupke, Gebhard Ullmann & Theo Nabicht
Ape & MP3, 320 kbps | 216.3 MB & 123.6 MB| Label: Leo Records | CD 1999 | 73:25
Jürgen Kupke, Gebhard Ullmann & Theo Nabicht
At first blush, the prospect of three clarinets performing abstract, avant-garde improvisations for nearly an hour may seem daunting. Somehow, though, Gebhard Ullmann, Jurgen Kupke, & Theo Nabicht pull it off, creating nineteen miniatures of alluring sounds. All are unrecognizable tunes, with the wonderful "Tea for Two" and Nino Rota's "Pariami di me" the exceptions. Ullmann succeeds by writing for the unique sonorities of the instrument. Actually, two of the three (including Ullmann) play bass clarinets, adding additional colors. Even with plenty of melody, there is plenty of scratch and sniff to satisfy the most adventuresome. Ultimately, it is the stunning arranging that wins the day, the tunes reaching back decades sometimes for inspiration. The lines are often jagged, the harmonies outrageous, and the soloing superb. All Music Guide
Personnel:
Jürgen Kupke – clarinet
Gebhard Ullmann – bass clarinet
Theo Nabicht – bass clarinet
Track Listing:
01 Mouthpieces
02 Klezmer…Flower…Tag…
03 Moments-Collective One
04] Heaven No.2.7
05 Fur Baasklarinette Alleine
06 Gospel
07 Blaues Lied
08 Clarinet
09 Scratch-Collective Two
10 Tea for Two
11 Brywzc(fur zwei Bassklarinetten zusammen)
12 Blues-Collective Three
13 Meltema
14 Variationen uber 'Rauch und Moder'
15 Flutist with Hat and Shoe
16 Think Tank(Shooting in Black and White)
17 Fur die Andere Bassklarinette Alleine
18 Walzer-Collective Four
19 Pariami di mi