What We Live Discography of CDs

What We Live music CDs On six of the seven tracks, bassist Lisle Ellis' trio (with Larry Ochs from ROVA and drummer Donald Robinson) is joined by an additional musician making for an interesting round robin affair. The music has a generally relaxed feel, even at its freest, indicating the strong degree of communication between the players. Several of the tracks veer more toward free jazz as opposed to free improv, including those featuring the fine percussionist William Winant (here on vibes) and pianist Paul Plimley, a frequent collaborator of Ellis. Violinist India Cooke works up a mighty head of steam on "Yo(u)," prodding Ochs to do some of his strongest playing on the date. Ellis appears to be at home in any number of genres and maintains a propulsive drive throughout, summoning echoes of Mingus and providing a stable center for the session. The album ends with a bouncy burner, Ochs and guest Ben Goldberg intertwined like twins reunited. A good, solid effort. ~ Brian Olewnick Editors: John Baker; Lisle Ellis; Larry Ochs . Unknown Contributor Roles: Donald Robinson ; Lisle Ellis. Personnel: Miya Masaoka (koto); India Cooke (violin); Glenn Spearman (flute, wooden flute); Ben Goldberg (clarinet, bass clarinet); Larry Ochs (saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Paul Plimley (piano); William Winant (vibraphone); Donald Robinson (drums). Recording information: Mobius Studios, San Francisco, CA (06/1994). ...

What We Live discography Recorded live at The Outpost, Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 21, 1998 and Western Front, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on November 1, 1996. Includes liner notes by Francesco Martinelli. What We Live has established itself as a nifty West Coast trio that immerses itself in new sounds. A collective effort of bassist Lisle Ellis, drummer Donald Robinson, and saxophonist Lawrence Ochs, the group has contributed some important recordings largely free from the influences ...

What We Live songs WHAT WE LIVE showcases Canadian jazz composer Lisle Ellis. Featuring: Larry Ochs & Donald Robinson. What We Live: Larry Ochs (saxophone); Lisle Ellis (bass); Donald Robinson.

What We Live CD discography What We Live's Quintet for a Day is a superior and compelling example of collective improvisation. There is nothing here of the cacophonous collisions of multi-note contemporary free jazz. The approach of the members of this quintet is thoughtful and cooperative. The result is that while each person's extemporaneous performance adds color, the total collaboration equates to a unique sum, not an anonymous blast that would be similar from any matched instrumentation by jazz cats in an anarchist jam. Note, these are not structured pieces containing interludes of improvisation (like Don Cherry or Sun Ra) but pieces wholly created on the spot. And as the ...

What We Live albums These eight intriguing free improvisations feature bassist Lisle Ellis, drummer Don Robinson, and Lawrence Ochs (who is best on tenor). The musicians listen closely to each other and seem to form fully formed compositions out of thin air. Although there are some violent moments, attention is paid to exploring a variety of moods, from very lyrical stretches and unaccompanied ballads to ...