Jon Hamar - Idyl Wild - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Following last year's InchHymn,Inch which featured the Seattle bassist in an intimate trio with saxophonist Todd DelGiudice and pianist Geoff Keezer, Hamar hits here with an open-ended, double saxophone quartet. DelGiudice returns on alto and he's matched with the remarkable New York tenor saxophonist, Rich Perry, who together provide wide-ranging contrapuntal intrigue for Hamar and drummer Julian MacDonough to play against. InchIdyl WildInch properly suggests the musical landscape of this new collection - a controlled burn, slow simmer, extravagance or beauty with a hint of volatility, carefree risk-taking laden with abundant opportunity. Album Tracks 1. Jump Off Joe 2. Prospect Park West 3. Idyl Wild 4. Champagne Sparkle 5. Curly 6. Waxy 7. Abide with Me