"This 'Aella' release is one of three in a series curated by myself and released by 577 Records. The other two records are of my trio and of Alan Bjorklund's Amygdala. This trio displays the amazing potential of improvised music. Whenev...
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Mette Henriette-tenor saxophone
Patrick Breiner-tenor saxophone
Max Goldman-drums
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Label: 577 Records
Catalog ID: 5782
Squidco Product Code: 31961
Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2012
Country: USA
Packaging: Jewel Case
Recorded 2 August 2011 at Tedesco Studios in Paramus, New Jersey, by Tom Tedesco.
"This 'Aella' release is one of three in a series curated by myself and released by 577 Records. The other two records are of my trio and of Alan Bjorklund's Amygdala. This trio displays the amazing potential of improvised music. Whenever I improvise, I personally think of three things: focus, individuality, and communication. I feel that an improvisation must be limited from the first note, or there will be no way to differentiate it from any other improvisation. I feel that the improvis- ers must have their own unique sounds, because that is essentially the material that the music is being created from. To bring these elements together, the group must be able to communicate, that is, to agree upon a single path of development and expression. These needs are met exceedingly well by Aella. Each improvisation is a unique journey that stays on a strong course from beginning to end. While there are two tenors in the group, each serves a different function and both drive forward with the drums at the same pace. The result is a fantastic comprehensibility, which for me, is the greatest pleasure in listening to improvised music."-David Schnug
Artist Biographies
• Show Bio for Patrick Breiner "Patrick Breiner is a saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator in Pittsburgh, PA. He is widely sought after as a unique and energetic instrumentalist and improvisor. ^ Hide Bio for Patrick Breiner • Show Bio for Max Goldman "Max Goldman was born in Rochester, New York. He quickly found his love for music and the drums in particular when In 3rd grade his band instructor gave a quick demonstration of each instrument, once the first snare roll was played there was absolutely no question as to which instrument he would play. Through his teen years Max studied with Jeff Lewis, Steve Curry and Eastman School of Music professor Rich Thompson and was awarded the top All County Drum Chair as well as his high school's Louis Armstrong Award for Jazz Performance. In 2001 Max moved to New York where he attended New York University for 2 years and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music for the remaining 2 years, with a scholarship, where he was awarded his BFA. During that time Max studied with Tony Moreno, Gerald Cleaver and Kenny Washington. Max has since made a living as a freelance musician, touring regularly around Europe, Russia and the United States in addition to appearing regularly in some of New York City's top venues in both the jazz and popular music worlds with projects such as, The Elan Mehler Group, The Danny Fox Trio, Old Time Musketry, Tim Berne, Midnight Magic and Aella and has recorded and shared the stage with many artists, including, Becca Stevens, Chris Tordini, Travis Reuter, Curtis Macdonald, Nomi Ruiz, Eleanor Friedberger, and for the new masters of Sesame Street composer, Joe Raposo's songs. Teaching is a big part of Max's life in the city, in addition to many private students he is a teacher at the Long Island Drum Center, Big Wrench Music, and for CUNY's Harmony Program. In the past Max has taught at Montclair State College's Stokes Summer Camp, for the YMHA and has performed many clinics for high schools and colleges around the country." ^ Hide Bio for Max Goldman
Patrick operates Sulde Records and leads several projects including Vartan Mamigonian (solo saxophone) and Double Double (free jazz quartet featuring 2 bassists).
Other collaborations include: Battle Trance (New Amsterdam / NNA Tapes), VAX (self-released collaborative new/improvised musical performance trio), Bing & Ruth (RVNG Intl. and 4AD, 2006-2015), and Ballett im Revier in Gelsenkirchen, Germany with VAX (2016) and with Sons Of Daughters (2012).
In addition to his musical undertakings Patrick is a sometimes theater performer and maker of visual art.
Interdisciplinary collaborations include:
- Daniel Glenn's Woody vs. Mia vs. Gwyneth vs. Coldplay (as the character Coldplay Atlanta Fringe Festival 2015, Cincinnati Fringe Festival 2016)
- Rowan Magee's puppetry work No.1 Chinese (Labapalooza at St. Ann's Warehouse 2016, Dixon Place 2017)
- Berlin Electric (immersive theatrical music experience at Armory on Park 2016, Downtown Association 2017)
- Jam Session with Ballett im Revier in Gelsenkirchen, Germany (Sons of Daughters 2012, VAX 2016)
- Residue with Becky Radway Dance Projects (2017)
- Lemon movie soundtrack (2017)"
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Track Listing:
1. Vortex 4:45
2. Caffeine Crave / What Do You Mean the Grinder Is Broken? 4:02
3. For the Fallen 4:46
4. Fire 5:08
5. Whurl 3:36
6. Sand 6:40
7. Caged 8:32
8. Æ 4:03
9. Ø 5:33
10. A 7:11
Improvised Music
Jazz
Free Improvisation
NY Downtown & Metropolitan Jazz/Improv
Recordings by or featuring Reed & Wind Players
Trio Recordings
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