Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, Michael Bisio, Whit Dickey - The Other Edge (2014) {Leo Records}

Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp, Michael Bisio, Whit Dickey - The Other Edge (2014) {Leo Records}

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Jazz / Modern Creative / Avant-Garde Jazz

Through his unique virtuosity, fierce lyricism and unbound creativity, Ivo Perelman has become one of the most notable musicians of our time. "If you call Ivo's music free jazz, you minimize the magnitude of his accomplishment" (Neil Tesser). On The Other Edge, along with the exceptional talents of Matthew Shipp, Michael Bisio and Whit Dickey, Ivo continues to break new ground while conjuring genres ranging from ragtime to swing to bop to the avant-garde.

First I will confess that I was a huge fan of his 2013 release The Edge with the same quartet including Matthew Shipp on piano, Michael Bisio on bass and Whit Dickey on drums. Culled from a separate performance than The Edge, it is aptly titled given it’s opposing mood to the previous release. The trio performing with Ivo in this quartet are long standing and the telepathy developed shows. The interactions between Ivo and individuals in the band happen throughout and often. Ivo will mimic Bisio, stand in contrast of the trio behind him, turns Matthews chords in a new direction or simply talk with Whit’s drum set. For moments Ivo will let the trio breathe before returning with his unique and individual vernacular on tenor. And though, with the trio’s deeply rooted connection, you can feel Ivo start to work his way creating a true quartet sound. Given my affinity for The Edge, I had high hopes for this release but was also timid that my expectations could not be met. I am glad to say that those expectations were exceeded and this collection of improvisations resulted in an album that is my favorite from Ivo over the past couple years. Outstanding music that hasn’t wavered over multiple listens.

Personnel:
IVO PERELMAN, tenor sax
MATTHEW SHIPP, piano
MICHAEL BISIO, bass
WHIT DICKEY, drums

Recorded in New York, January, 2014

tracklist:
01 - Desert Flower
02 - Panem Et Circenses Part 1
03 - Crystal Clear
04 - Panem Et Circenses Part 2
05 - Latin Vibes
06 - Petals or Thorns
07 - Big Band Swing
08 - The Other Edge