"Vandermark makes full use of the resources and textures available within the ten-piece group, deploying the ensemble in varying combinations from full band to solo. Each track is multi-sectioned, allowing natural evolution to contrast with abrupt changes in dynamics or tempo. In some ways, they come on like a scaled-up version of the leader's accomplished workhorse, the Vandermark 5—and in case anyone is wondering, that's intended as a huge compliment—although as the liners explain, limited rehearsal time meant that complex written parts had to be thrown out of the window in favor of thematic material that could be quickly absorbed along with modular improvisational strategies. Nonetheless, the charts and subsequent extemporizations hang together beautifully ,creating powerful and absorbing statements." –All About Jazz
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Magnus Broo-trumpet
Michael Zerang-drums
Ken Vandermark-tenor saxophone, Bb clarinet
Mikolaj Trzaska-alto saxophone, bass clarinet
Mark Tokar-bass
Steve Swell-trombone
Dave Rempis-alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Per-åke Holmlander-tuba
Tim Daisy-drums
Waclaw Zimpel-Bb clarinet, bass clarinet, taragato
credits
released December 6, 2012
Recorded in concert at the Philharmonic Hall, Gdansk, Poland, on October 31, 2009
Mixed by Bob Weston and Ken Vandermark at Chicago Mastering Service
supported by 6 fans who also own “Kafka In Flight”
Daisy and Vandermark have a strong collaborative track record and the addition of Thieke is equally convincing...clarinet and bass clarinet is a pairing not often heard...simply high quality. John Cratchley