The Incredible Honk

by Roswell Rudd

Overview

In his mid-seventies at the time of these recording sessions, trombonist Roswell Rudd takes the listener on a worldwide journey with his diverse musical interests. He explores a couple of widely known songs, though his bluesy take of "Feeling Good" is a funky affair showing off his chops with a mute and on open horn as organist Arne Wendt and pianist Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis lead the rhythm section behind him. His take of "Danny Boy" showcases Wu Tong on sheng (a bamboo predecessor to the harmonica), followed by the leader's sassy muted horn accompanied by bassist John Lindberg, with Tong achieving an organ-like sound as he rejoins them. Rudd also ventures to Latin America, interpreting the Cuban traditional piece "Dame la Mano" with guitarist/vocalist David Oquendo. Rudd even composed the Cajun-flavored "C'Etait dans la Nuit" to feature fiddler/vocalist Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, along with penning "BRO" to play with an impressive group of musicians from Bali playing exotic instruments. The Incredible Honk is one of the rare CDs that will broaden the listening experience of everyone. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	06/14/2011
Label:	Sunnyside Communications
UPC:	0016728127929
Rank:	253002

Tracks

1. Feeling Good
2. Dame la Mano
3. Berlin, Alexanderplatz
4. C'Etait dans la Nuit
5. Arirang
6. Waltzin' with My Baby
7. Blue Flower Blue
8. Alone with the Moon
9. Kerhonkson: The Muse-ical
10. BRO
11. Ngoni Vortex
12. Airborne
13. Danny Boy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Roswell Rudd   Primary Artist,Trombone,Animal Sounds,Sound Effects
Ken Filiano   Bass (Acoustic)
Billy Ware   Percussion
Lafayette Harris, Jr.   Piano
Alou Coulibaly   Calabash
Tommy Alesi   Drums
BeauSoleil   Fiddle,Vocals
Emily Haines   Vocals
John Lindberg   Bass (Acoustic)
David Oquendo   Guitar,Vocals
Verna Gillis   Sprechstimme
Mitchell Reed   Bass (Electric)
Aaron Comess   Drums
David Doucet   Guitar (Acoustic)
Jimmy Breaux   Accordion
Michael Doucet   Fiddle,Vocals
Sunny Kim   Vocals
Moussa Sissoko   Rattle
Richard Hammond   Bass
Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis   Piano,Percussion
Wu Tong   Sheng,Vocals
Arne Wendt   Organ
Henry Schroy   Bass (Electric)

Technical Credits

Randy Crafton Prevailing   Engineer
Leslie Bricusse   Composer
Verna Gillis   Composer,Producer
Peer Raben   Composer
Roswell Rudd   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Liner Notes
Tiger Lillies   Composer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Patrick Hinely   Cover Photo
Christopher Drukker   Graphic Design
Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis   Producer
Chris Anderson   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Wu Tong   Arranger
Didier Civil   Sculpture
Ivan's Dream Band   Producer
Kathy Brew   Photography
Paul Haines   Composer
Traditional   Composer