Clarinet Trio Discography of CDs

Clarinet Trio CD discography The fourth Clarinet Trio CD on Leo Records and the first one in eight years. Clarinet Trio is "like a microcosm of all my other work," says Ullmann. "I am still exploring the sound of woodwinds and the possibilities that lie in it - there is a lot of new Recording information: Landin, Germany (01/08/2011-01/09/2011). Personnel: Gebhard Ullmann (bass clarinet); Jürgen Kupke (clarinet); Michael Thieke (clarinet, alto clarinet). Audio Mixer: ...

Clarinet Trio songs Translucent Tones was recorded almost two years after the debut CD by the Clarinet Trio. The dryness and chamber feel of the first opus have been ironed out to make place for a jazzier approach and a warmth only well-worn units can produce. This trio has reached a peak. The ease of conversation is remarkable as the three make the complex arrangements flow effortlessly. Listen to how they trade lines simultaneously in Nabicht's "Anna." Highlights include both of Ullmann's "Translucent Tones" -- they stand among his best compositions. His two arrangements of Nino Rota tunes bring a touch of sun to the set. Also worthy of note are the new arrangements of Ullmann's group pieces, "Blue Trees and Related Objects" and "Almost Twenty-Eight," "Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie," and the exercises "Animalische Stimmen" (an animal-sounding piece) and "Der Ton A" (a swinging number played on a single note). The trio is witty, playful, tender when necessary, and quite fun to listen to -- no poise, no rigid concept, just three clarinetists with different backgrounds and an all-encompassing knowledge of their instruments' legacy, led by a skilled avant-garde jazz composer. ~ François Couture The second Leo Records CD by three German clarinet masters Gebhard Ullmann and Theo Nabicht (bass clarinets), and Jurgen Kupke (clarinet) highlights the different approaches the musicians used to create the compositions. The 17 piece album features style Includes liner notes by Dan Warburton. Contains 17 tracks. Clarinet Trio Two: Jurgen Kupke (clarinet); Gebhard Ullman, Theo Nabicht (bass clarinet).

Clarinet Trio CD discography At first blush, the prospect of three clarinets performing abstract, avant-garde improvisations for nearly an hour may seem daunting. Somehow, though, Gebhard Ullmann, Jurgen Kupke, & Theo Nabicht pull it off, creating nineteen miniatures of alluring sounds. All are unrecognizable tunes, with the wonderful "Tea for Two" and Nino Rota's "Pariami di me" the exceptions. Ullmann succeeds by writing for the unique sonorities of the instrument. Actually, two of the three (including Ullmann) ...