Mystery Project is the first album by American jazz saxophonist Glenn Spearman Double Trio, which was recorded in 1992 and released on the Italian Black Saint label.Glenn Spearman discography by Rick Lopez
Background The concept of the Double Trio was born at Oakland Improvisers Festival in 1990. Saxophonist Larry Ochs was at the festival with his trio Room, with pianist Chris Brown and percussionist William Winant. Spearman was appearing with bassist Ben Lindgren and drummer Donald Robinson. They decided to combine all these players to create the Double Trio.Original Liner Notes by Kevin Whitehead
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Jazz says about Spearman "He's a fierce player, overblowing in the upper register and virtually incapable of anything less than full throttle. He never sacrifices sublety to power, though. This is intelligent music that never palls or sound dated."
Track listing All compositions by Spearman except where noted "Straight Up Straight Out" – 7:54 "Double Image" (Ochs) – 14:40 "Horus" – 21:54 "S.D. III" – 12:08 "Thinking of Frank" – 11:16
Personnel Glenn Spearman – tenor sax Larry Ochs – tenor sax, sopranino sax Donald Robinson – drums William Winant – drums Chris Brown – piano, DX7 Ben Lindgren – double bass
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