Ornette Plus

From the CD:
ORNETTE +
Dave Liebman Group Live

Dave Liebman - soprano/tenor sax, wooden flute
Vic Juris - electric/acoustic guitar
Tony Marino - bass
Marko Marcinko - drums/percussion

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Recorded Live 2010

1. Turnaround (O. Coleman - 10:49)
2. Lonely Woman (O. Coleman - 10:20)
3. Cross Breeding (O. Coleman - 10:04)
4. Victim (V. Juris - 30:33)

From David Liemban's official website:
ORNETTE PLUS:THE DAVE LIEBMAN GROUP LIVE

28-16-1-im-Shop_Item_Cover_Art-4142This is a live recording from 2008-09 done at the Deer Head Inn (Delaware Water Gap, PA) and Roberto’s Woodwind Shop (NYC). The group plays three arrangements of Ornette Coleman tunes from their recording “Turnaround” (Best Record of the Year 2010-German Jazz Journalists) plus a long version of Vic Juris’ “Victim” which features some sonic stretching out by the group, which has been togeher for 20 years. Communication par excellente!

ACCOMPANYING NOTES BY LIEB:

As is the case with many jazz players, there is often a big difference between studio and live recordings, not quality-wise but obviously as far as excitement and spontaneous creativity are concerned. These two venues were as relaxed a setting as you can get with small and attentive audiences, so no show, just the music! The three Ornette tunes were recorded on “Turnaround” (Jazz Werkstatt) which won the prize for jazz record of the year (2010) from the German music critics. Juris’ “Victim” has been played and recorded previously by the band over our twenty year history, but this particular version goes into textural directions that appear to be the direction the band is heading towards as I write these notes. Keeping a band together for decades demands constant reevaluation to inspire both the listeners and musicians. Tony, Vic and Marko give their all every time. My appreciation to these great artists for their commitment and musicianship.