“Like a prize fighter, the ensemble moves with all the nimble dexterity of a small group when needed, bobbing and weaving until an opening presents itself, delivering precise jabs or opening out to rain down a concentrated torrent of blows. Hailing from a city which has had a hand in producing some top class large ensembles in recent years, Audio One is instantly a contender to the throne.”
Matthew Grigg, The Free Jazz Collective
Tracklist
CD
- Encyclopedia of a Horse (for Henry Threadgill) – 13:26
- Two Way Street (for Roscoe Mitchell) – 14:06
- Atlas of Madness (for Anthony Braxton) – 16:33
- Vivre Sa Vie (for Anna Karina) – 9:26
- The Floor (for Julius Hemphill) – 13:18
VINYL
Side A
- Atlas of Madness (for Anthony Braxton) – 16:33
Side B
- Vivre Sa Vie (for Anna Karina) – 9:26
- The Floor (for Julius Hemphill) – 13:18
All compositions by Ken Vandermark (Twenty First Mobile Music / ASCAP)
Musicians
Jason Adasiewicz: Vibraphone
Jeb Bishop: Trombone
Josh Berman: Cornet
Tim Daisy: Drums
Nick Macri: Acoustic and electric bass
Nick Mazzarella: Alto saxophone
Jen Paulson: Viola
Dave Rempis: Saxophones
Ken Vandermark: Reeds
Mars Williams: Reeds
Recorded and mixed by Dave Zuchowski. Performed by Audio One at the Green Mill, Chicago, on February 1, 2014. Mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Produced by Ken Vandermark for Audiographic Records.
Album design and cover photograph by Federico Peñalva.
Thanks to the musicians; to Dave Zuchowski for work above and beyond, and Wendy V.; to Dave Jemilo, Chris Anderson, and the staff of the Green Mill; to Matt Doenges for helping to instigate the idea; to Steve Marquette for his ongoing assistance; and to all the listeners.
Special thanks to Sheila Major for her belief in this project and her generous support.