Ellery Eskelin - The Sun Died (1996)

Ellery Eskelin - The Sun Died (1996)

jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 335MB

Soul Note

Allmusic:
Eskelin gives the tough tenor tradition a downtown twist, playing a set of tunes by the likes of Harold Ousley, Gene Ammons, and Harold Vick, aided by a pair of punk jazz subversives: guitarist Marc Ribot and drummer Kenny Wollison. It's a frequently successful jaunt, although the music sometimes sounds like the engineer forgot to take the mute button off the bass channel during mixdown. Actually, as one glance at the personnel listings tells you, there is no bass player; the ultra-resourceful Ribot fills in the spaces where he can, but anyone familiar with the soul/funk/organ trio genre (meaning just about anyone who might consider buying this album) is bound to miss that low end. That said, Eskelin plays wonderfully; he's got a big, grainy sound and arrogant way of articulating that does justice to the extroverted tenorists to which he's paying tribute. On top of the traditional elements, Eskelin adds free jazz harmonies, David Murray-esque intervallic leaps, assymetrical phrasing, and every other kind of post-Coleman/Ayler/Coltrane saxophonic device to good ends. The music swings hard, thanks in large part to Wollison, whose uninhibited style gives the music an extra dose of nihilism. As for Ribot, if he didn't write the book on jazz nihilism, he was surely there when it was being proofread. With all due respect to Eskelin -- who must've had a reason for it -- there seems to be no good purpose in not having a bassist on the date. As good as the record is, this reviewer's ear just craves that missing element; with a good bass player, the record might have been perfect. As it is, it's merely excellent.

Tracks
-01. "Twistin' the Jug" - 5:07
-02. "The People's Choice" - 6:39
-03. "Canadian Sunset" - 5:14
-04. "Out of It" - 2:34
-05. "Seed Shack" - 7:36
-06. "Ca' Purange (Jungle Soul)" - 6:52
-07. "The Sun Died" - 6:40
-08. "Jivin' Around" - 3:31
-09. "Precious Memories" - 4:29
-10. "The Light" - 3:25

Personnel
* Ellery Eskelin (tenor saxophone)
* Marc Ribot (guitar)
* Kenny Wollesen (drums)

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Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos - Muy Divertido! (2000) (eac-log-cover)

Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos - Muy Divertido! (Very Entertaining!) (2000)

jazz, latin | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 290MB

Atlantic | rar +5% recovery

AMG:
Regrouping his Latin backing band Los Cubanos Postizos, Marc Ribot offers a sequel to his 1998 Arsenio Rodriguez tribute The Prosthetic Cubans in Muy Divertido! ("very entertaining"). While there are once again a few songs penned by Rodriguez, there's also a greater variety of composers represented, including three Ribot originals. Ribot's angular, visceral guitar style adds rock drive and avant-garde edge to these deep Latin grooves, and Anthony Coleman's spacy organ work adds a playfully strange texture to some tracks. Overall, it's a worthy follow-up for anyone who enjoyed the first installment.

Tracks:
01. "Dame un cachito pa' huele" (Arsenio Rodríguez) – 3:15
02. "Las lomas de New Jersey" (Marc Ribot) – 4:37
03. "El gaucho rojo" (Ribot) – 5:55
04. "Obsesión" (Pedro Flores) – 4:20
05. "El divorcio" (Rodriguez) – 3:44
06. "Se formó el bochinche" (Rodriguez) – 4:30
07. "Baile baile baile" (Ribot) – 4:04
08. "No puedo frenar" (Flores) – 4:30
09. "Jaguey" (Rodriguez) – 4:33
10. "Carmela dame la llave" (A.L. Torruellas) – 3:14

Personnel:
* Marc Ribot – guitars, vocals
* Anthony Coleman – keyboards
* Brad Jones – bass
* E.J. Rodriguez – conga, percussion
* Roberto Rodriguez – drums, timbales, timpani, percussion

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Marc Ribot - Yo! I Killed Your God (1999) (eac-log-cover)

Marc Ribot - Yo! I Killed Your God (live) (1999)

avantgarde, jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 410MB

Tzadik | rec.: 1992-94 | rar +5% recovery

AMG:
Marc Ribot's second Shrek release showcases a live and onstage version of Ribot usually reserved only for those who live in the lower reaches of the 212 area code. This maddeningly eclectic release from the Wes Montgomery of the Downtown jazz scene is a continuation of his earlier self-titled Shrek release but features only two tracks from the first album: "Human Sacrifice," which receives preferential treatment on the studio release, and the evocative and powerful "Forthworld," the soundtrack for the post-Apocalyptic tribal drum circle feel of the album. In general however, this album is much of an improvement from the original, as the band members, featuring not only Ribot's virtuoso guitar work and New York-inflected vocals but alternately Chris Wood of Medeski, Martin, and Wood fame on guitar and bass, Sebastian Steinberg on bass, and Jim Pugliese and Dougie Bowne on percussion have meshed well together with greater exposure to each other and to the overall sound of the group. The band is still as transgressive and in your face as they want to be, but here Ribot shows his other sides as well, the sides that have earned him his keep as Zorn's right-hand guitar man in "Requiem for What's His Name," the side that has earned him a major-label deal with his remake of songs of the great Cuban bandleader Arsenio Rodriquez with "Jamon Con Yuca," as well as spots as a session player with rock legends Tom Waits and Elvis Costello with "The Wind Cries Mary." Shrek is, at its core, however, an avant-punk outfit, and they have lost none of their grittiness or edge with this release. Another highlight is the soulful "Softly As in a Morning Sunrise," a special treat from a someone who considers himself to be a soul musician. All in all, another fine effort from a virtuoso guitarist. Difficult listening, but worth the effort.

Tracks:
-01. "I Fall to Pieces" – 0:47
-02. "Yo! I Killed Your God" – 2:58
-03. "Human Sacrifice" – 10:03
-04. "The Wind Cries Mary" (Jimi Hendrix) – 6:36
-05. "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, S Romberg) – 5:34
-06. "Fourth World" – 8:18
-07. "Requiem for What’s His Name" – 5:09
-08. "Somebody In My House" – 3:10
-09. "Clever White Youths with Attitude" – 2:31
-10. "Expressionless" – 1:49
-11. "Jamon Con Yucca" – 4:12
-12. "Pulse" – 8:08
-13. "Change Has Come" – 9:07
-14. "Mon Petit Punk" – 4:16

Personnel:
Christine Bard: Drums
Dougie Bowne: Drums
J.D. Foster: Guitars
Roger Kleier: Guitars
François Lardeau: Drum Programming
Jim Pugliese: Drums
Marc Ribot: Guitar, Vocals
Sebastian Steinberg: Bass
Mark Anthony Thompson: Bass, Sequencer
Chris Wood: Bass

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John Zorn's Emergency - Live At The Willisau Jazz Festival (2003)

John Zorn's Emergency - Live At The Willisau Jazz Festival (2003)
jazz | 1CD | EAC Rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG | cover | 395MB
FMF | rec 1999 | RAR +5% recovery
review (Amazon)
John Zorn's Emergency is Zorn on alto sax, John Medeski on organ, Marc Ribot on guitar, and Kenny Wolleson on drums. This particular recording was made at the Willisau Jazz Festival on October 29, 1999 and consists of two lengthy tracks (28 and 27 minutes respectively) and one briefer encore (about 11 minutes) piece. . The music sounds is exciting and powerful-- Zorn is on fire with this group, taking full advantage of his extraordinary technique although sticking somewhat closer to conventional styles. Nonetheless, his playing is superb and seems quite inspired by the band-- Ribot serves as a foil for Zorn, prodding him as necessary and providing some pyrotechnics himself. Medeski seems to be largely holding down the fort in many ways-- his playing remains the most conventional of those on here. Wolleson is a monster-- I've not quite heard such fierceness in his playing, but he's really quite all over the map.

John Zorn - Alto
John Medeski - Keyboards
Marc Ribot - Guitar
Kenny Wollensen - Drums

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