The Chicago Plan - For New Zealand

by Steve Swell, Gebhard Ullmann, Fred Lonberg‑Holm, Michael Zerang

About This Release

A recording by The Chicago Plan, the quartet of trombonist Steve Swell, German reedman Gebhard Ullmann, cellist Fred Lonberg‑Holm and a bassist, drawing together players from the Chicago, New York and Berlin scenes. Released by Not Two in 2022, this edition — subtitled for New Zealand — continues the group's balance of composition and collective improvisation, uniting four strong voices of the international avant-garde.

Tracklist

1Composite 13 - For New Zeland
2Welcome to the Red Island
3Sketch 6
4Yoyo
5BA-8
6Variations On A Master (Part 1)

Recorded at Augsburg, December 19, 2019

Line-up

Steve Swelltrombone
Gebhard Ullmanntenor sax & bass clarinet
Fred Lonberg‑Holmcello & electronics
Michael Zerangdrums

Critical Reception

The Chicago Plan equates to a strategic plan, evidenced by these magnetic and invigorating work.

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