Other Violets is the third album by the free jazz quartet The Engines, consisting of saxophonist Dave Rempis, trombonist Jeb Bishop, bassist Nate McBride and drummer Tim Daisy. The album documents a collaboration with Danish reedist John Tchicai, which was recorded live at Chicago's Hungry Brain in 2011 and released on the Polish Not Two label.Other Violets at Not Two
Reception The All About Jazz review by Glenn Astarita states "With a focused game-plan, the musicians execute a vastly expressionistic series of improvisational dialogues, but all pieces contain structure, albeit tinged with loose grooves and micro-motifs, elevating the excitement level throughout."Astarita, Glenn. Other Violets review at All About Jazz
In his review for JazzTimes, Steve Greenlee says "Other Violets is probably not among the greatest moments for any of these five guys, but it’s a decent set and a worthy document of what was surely a memorable night."Greenlee, Steve. Other Violets review at JazzTimes
The Point of Departure review by Bill Shoemaker notes "A thoroughly collaborative effort, Other Violets is more than a fitting tribute to an artist who deserves many – it’s a damn good record."Shoemaker, Bill. Other Violets review at Point of Departure
Track listing "High and Low" (Rempis) / "Strate" (McBride) – 15:14 "Gloxinia" (Daisy) – 13:37 "Cool Copy" (Tchicai) / "Looking" (Bishop) – 19:32 "Super Orgasmic Life" (Tchicai) – 8:32 "Planet" (Bishop) – 10:34
Personnel John Tchicai - tenor sax, flute Dave Rempis - alto sax, tenor sax Jeb Bishop - trombone Nate McBride - bass Tim Daisy - drums
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