Ophiuchus Butterfly

by Liberty Ellman

Overview

Guitarist Liberty Ellman's set of ten originals for his versatile sextet range from free funk to sound explorations, from introspective stretches as close to modern classical music as to jazz to some more straightforward improvisations. The overall music is a bit dry and takes several listens to fully appreciate. While there are individual spots and the tuba playing of Jose Davila is particularly impressive (giving the group its own personality), the emphasis is on the sound of the ensembles and the often slow development of the music. This music will take a bit of patience but it is worth the time for Ellman's music is quite original and subtle. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/09/2006
Label:	Pi Recordings
UPC:	0808713001921
Rank:	133964

Tracks

1. Ophiuchus Butterfly
2. Aestivation
3. Snow Lips
4. You Have Ears
5. The Naturalists
6. Pretty Words, Like Blades
7. Tarmacadam
8. Looking Up
9. Chromos
10. Borealis

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Liberty Ellman   Primary Artist,Synthesizer,Sampling,Guitar
Jose Davila   Tuba
Gerald Cleaver   Drums
Mark Shim   Sax (Tenor)
Steve Lehman   Sax (Alto)
Stephan Crump   Bass (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Seth Rosner   Executive Producer
Yohei Goto   Assistant Engineer
Yulun Wang   Executive Producer
Michael Fossenkemper   Mastering
Liberty Ellman   Photography,Mixing,Composer,Producer
Andy Taub   Engineer