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Largely inspired by a novel by the iconoclastic Jean Cocteau, Make Believe brings together an extraordinary quintet to perform trumpeter/ flugelhornist Franz Koglmann's provocative and even controversial compositions and arrangements. Koglmann has always rejected popular paths and instead forged a sort of chamber jazz, often focusing on slow and carefully drawn lines that seem to gently disappear or dissipate. The horns grasp the trumpeter's ideas well, as Tony Coe is a joy on reeds while French hornist Tom Varner adds lots of color (and some nice solos) to the mix. Rounding out the group are marvelously pointillistic guitarist Brad Shepik and the wonderfully energetic bassist Peter Herbert. While the individual solos fit handsomely, it is the trumpeter's vision that ultimately takes the cake. ~ Steven Loewy
Tom Varner (French horn); Brad Shepik (electric guitar); Peter Herbert (drums).
Includes liner notes by Peter Niklas Wilson.
Trumpet/Composer;Fusion
Recorded at Hazelwood Studio, Frankfurt, Germany on November 24 & 25, 1998.
Personnel: Franz Koglmann (trumpet, flugelhorn); Brad Shepik (guitar); Tony Coe (clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone); Tom Varner (French horn); Peter Herbert (bass instrument).
Personnel: Franz Koglmann (trumpet, flugelhorn); Tony Coe (tenor saxophone);
Down Beat (9/00, pp.64-5) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...Evoking fantasy and dream logic. Longtime collaborator Tony Coe presents an ideal foil for Koglmann's trumpet and flugelhorn..."
JazzTimes (6/00, p.115) - "...Excellent...crafting a delicious tension between tightly written ensemble playing and texture-rich free jazz. It's his most open-ended, spontaneous recording in years....A subtle delight." Franz Koglmann Make Believe Songs | 1. | Make Believe |
| 2. | Lotrecht In Die Tiefe |
| 3. | L'ecrevisse |
| 4. | Interlude |
| 5. | Rue Montmartre |
| 6. | Eye, Ear, Nose |
| 7. | Der Vogel |
| 8. | Blut (Lullaby) |
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