Either/Orchestra: Red
Track
Red
Group
Either/Orchestra
CD
The Half-Life of Desire (Accurate 3242-2)
Musicians:
Tom Halter (trumpet, flugelhorn), John Carlson (trumpet, flugelhorn), Russell Jewell (trombone), Curtis Hasselbring (trombone), Douglas Yates (alto sax, soprano sax), Russ Gershon (tenor sax, soprano sax, flute), Charles Kohlhase (baritone sax, alto sax sax), John Dirac (guitar), John Medeski (piano, organ, DX7), Michael Rivard (bass), Jerome Deupree (drums).
Recorded: Engelwood Cliffs, New Jersey. April, 1989
Rating: 88/100 (learn more)
Let it never be said that Russ Gershon's Either/Orchestra plays it safe. From suites infused with the spirit of Ethiopia to covers of pop standards, this modern ensemble brings new meaning to the word 'eclectic.' This version of the King Crimson classic preserves the atmosphere of the original while actually expanding on some of the emotions – the brooding center section seems even darker with coloration provided by all of those extended chords. When guitarist Michael Rivard turns it up during the transformation back to the main theme, the collision of the horns and electronics gives more than proper due to the Crimson gestalt.
Reviewer: Mark Saleski
Tags: big band
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