Constraints & Liberations

by Thomas Marriott

Overview

Thomas Marriott's fifth CD as a leader marks a substantial departure from his earlier efforts. Not only does he focus exclusively on originals for this session, but his approach to the trumpet has moved away from a forceful pop style to a more reserved yet emotional technique. Tenor saxophonist Hans Teuber, pianist Gary Versace, bassist Jeff Johnson, and drummer John Bishop make up the terrific supporting band. The tense post-bop vehicle "Diagram" is a solid opener with the pianist quickly dropping out, as Marriott and Teuber exchange the lead several times before Versace returns with a potent, forceful solo. The tight unison line of "Constraints & Liberations" quickly gives way to Marriott's potent attack and Teuber's full-bodied tenor, buoyed by the percolating rhythm section. The somewhat eerie "Waking from a Dream" features Marriott's delicious muted horn and Versace's twinkling piano, along with Johnson's spacious, understated bass and Bishop's whispering brushes. Johnson contributed the obtuse "Clues," a dramatic work built upon a repeated riff that provokes some of the best solos of the date. Recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	10/19/2010
Label:	Origin Records
UPC:	0805558257728
Rank:	160986

Tracks

1. Diagram
2. Up from Under
3. Constraints & Liberations
4. Waking Dream
5. Early Riser
6. Clues
7. Treadstone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Thomas Marriott   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Hans Teuber   Sax (Tenor)
Gary Versace   Piano
John Bishop   Drums
Jeff Johnson   Bass

Technical Credits

Jeff Johnson   Composer
Floyd Reitsma   Engineer
Don Gunn   Mixing
John Bishop   Cover Design
Chad McCullough   Photography
Paul De Barros   Liner Notes
Thomas Marriott   Producer,Composer