MW827-2
5,000 Poems
by Steve Swell's Slammin' The Infinite
About This Release
A second Not Two album by trombonist Steve Swell's band Slammin' the Infinite, following the group's Vision Festival recording. Released in 2009, 5,000 Poems reflects the powerful, freewheeling collective energy of one of Swell's most enduring working groups, part of his sustained relationship with the label.
Tracklist
- 1Not Their Kind8:32
- 2Sketch 18:05
- 3Where Are The Heartfelt?12:28
- 4My Myth Of Perfection14:20
- 5The Only Way.Out15:33
- 6Sketch 24:01
- 7The Darkness Afoot13:46
Recorded at Park West Studios, NYC January 24, 2007.
Line-up
- Steve Swelltrombone, compositions
- Sabir Mateenlto sax, tenor sax, clarinet, alto clarinet, flute
- John Blumpiano
- Matthew Heynerbass
- Klaus Kugeldrums
Critical Reception
...dark mournful voicings with slow burning passion.
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