All' Alba

by Francois Carrier, Francois Carrier Trio

Overview

Alto saxophonist Francois Carrier has put together a compelling group of original compositions for this studio meeting with pianist Uri Caine, bassist Pierre Cote, and drummer Michel Lambert. The intriguing opener, "Karuna," never follows a predictable path, always conveying an air of mystery in a blend of post-bop and avant-garde. Lambert introduces "Entrance 3" with a furious solo, with a delayed entrance by Carrier and Caine playing in unison in a insistent military cadence before the piece takes flight into pure improvisation. Both "Enfants de Ciel" (with Carrier strongly suggesting the influence of John Coltrane) and "Jeu" (built upon a series of strident exchanges between the musicians) were improvised on the spot. The title of the tense "As Crazy As" may suggests schizophrenia, but the quartet's seeming chaos has a method to its madness. This is superb music by advanced musicians who refuse to settle for the status quo. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	05/06/2003
Label:	Justin Time
UPC:	0068944017621
Rank:	207100

Tracks

1. Karuna
2. Entrance 3
3. Lekh Leka
4. Enfants du Ciel
5. L' ¿¿tang
6. Don't Mind
7. Jeu
8. As Crazy As
9. All' Alba

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Francois Carrier   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
Francois Carrier Trio   Primary Artist
Uri Caine   Primary Artist,Piano,Featured Artist
Pierre Cote   Bass,Guitar,Featured Artist
Michel Lambert   Bass,Drums,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Francois Carrier   Liner Notes,Selection,Composer
Marcel Dubois   Photography
Reid Morris   Design
Michel-Thomas Poulin   Photography