Aphelion is the debut release by the regular working trio of saxophonist Dave Rempis, bassist Joshua Abrams and percussionist Avreeayl Ra, which was recorded live at Chicago's Elastic and Constellation venues during 2013 and released on Rempis' Aerophonic label.Aphelion at Aerophonic
Reception
The Down Beat review by Aaron Cohen says "The group’s collective sensibility sounds unshakable throughout the disc."Cohen, Aaron. Aphelion review. Down Beat March 14: page 75. Print.
The All About Jazz review by Mark Corroto notes "The potential for this new trio is infinite. Hopefully, there will be more where this came from."Corroto, Mark. Aphelion review at All About Jazz
In a review for PopMatters, John Garratt states "One moment it’s Eno fog, the next it’s blistering, stratospheric bop. Aphelion doesn’t inspire admiration, it inspires wonder."Garratt, John. Aphelion review at PopMatters
In an article for Burning Ambulance, Phil Freeman says about the album "This is a fascinating, multifaceted record that’ll hit you with one unexpected moment after another, all of them enjoyable."Freeman, Phil. Interview: Dave Rempis at Burning Ambulance
Track listing All compositions by Rempis/Abrams/Ra "Ruah" – 3:58 "Noria" – 26:17 "Saqiya" – 21:15
Personnel Dave Rempis - alto sax, baritone sax Joshua Abrams - bass, guimbri, small harp Avreeayl Ra - percussion
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