Signs by Peter Brötzmann Chicago Tentet

A masterful statement from the Peter Brotzmann Tentet – a large group, but one that's capable of a rich array of sounds and sentiments – maybe given best exposure here in this key recording from the prime years of the ensemble! Ten players can be a huge number, especially when improvising so much – but these guys all have ears that are beautifully tuned to each other, and which really seems to not only bring out the best in each member, but also push the whole group together with a style that none of them could have hit on their own. Reeds are handled by the heavyweight quartet of Brotzmann, Ken Vandermark, Mats Gustafsson, and Mars Williams – and other group members include Joe McPhee on trumpet, Jeb Bishop on trombone, Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello, Kent Kessler on bass, and both Michael Zerang and Hamid Drake on drums. Titles include "Bird Notes", "Six Gun Territory", and "Signs" – the last of which is live.
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Tracklist

1.	Bird Notes	19:08
2.	Six Gun Territory	14:14

3.	Signs	17:01

Credits

released March 7, 2017

Joe McPhee — trumpet
Jeb Bishop — trombone
Ken Vandermark — tenor / baritone sax, b-flat-clarinet
Mats Gustafsson — tenor / baritone sax
Mars Williams — alto / tenor / sopranino sax
Peter Brötzmann — alto / tenor sax, a-clarinet, tarogato
Fred Lonberg-Holm — cello
Kent Kessler — bass
Michael Zerang — drums
Hamid Drake — drums

Six Gun Territory and Signs
Recorded at Airwave Studios / Chicago
17th and 18th of June 2002 by John McCortney

Images
Recorded at Vasteras Konserthus / Vasteras Sweden
3rd of November 2003 by Maurice Mogaard
Recording Producer: Lars-Göran Ulander Swedish Radio P2
Concert Produced by Lennart Nilsson / New Perspectives

Mastered by John McCourtney
Produced by Peter Brötzman / 19th of December 2003
Design: Brötzmann
Additional Design and Production: Louise Molnar
Executive Producer: Bruno Johnson

Thanks To:
MacArthur Foundation
Boche Billions
Swedish Radio P2

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