Azurety is an album by trombonist/tubist Ray Anderson, drummer Han Bennink and guitarist Christy Doran which was released on the hat ART label in 1994.European Free Improvisation: album details accessed June 29, 2018Ray Anderson discography accessed June 29, 2018Jazzlists: hatART discography: CDs: 6100 to 6200 accessed June 29, 2018
Reception
The Allmusic review by Glenn Astarita stated "On this release, the trio is simply having a blast as they surge forward with the intensity of your average high-octane, heavy metal rock outfit. ... The trio engages in uninhibited dialogue in concert with ominous sounding undercurrents thanks to a rollicking and rolling presentation of pieces spanning bluesy, dirge-like progressions and turbulently executed exchanges. ... The musicians also provide the listener with softly enacted swing vamps along with some downright riotous interplay. Recommended!".
Track listing All compositions by Ray Anderson except where noted "Open House" (Christy Doran) – 11:21 "Azurety" – 7:04 "B & D" (Han Bennink, Christy Doran) – 4:29 "March of the Hipsters" – 6:54 "Heights" (Doran) – 10:55 "Just Squeeze Me" (Duke Ellington) – 3:29 "A B D" (Anderson, Bennink, Doran) – 3:26 'The Waters Dixon Line" – 7:55
Personnel Ray Anderson – trombone, tuba Han Bennink – drums Christy Doran – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, delay devices
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