From Wolves to Whales is the debut release by the free improvising quartet consisting of trumpeter Nate Wooley, saxophonist Dave Rempis, bassist Pascal Niggenkemper and drummer Chris Corsano, which was recorded in 2014 and released on Rempis' Aerophonic label. This first document of their work was made in the studio following three concerts in Manhattan and Brooklyn.From Wolves to Whales at Aerophonic
Reception
The Down Beat review by Peter Margasak says "Each member of the quartet has all of the autonomy in the world, but they work marvelously together, shaping a truly collective endeavor."Margasak, Peter. From Wolves to Whales review. Down Beat March 15: page 59. Print.
The All About Jazz review by Glenn Astarita notes "With hustling cadences, energized soloing and all the customary trimmings, the band acutely morphs the improv platform with semi-structured song-forms."Astarita, Glenn. From Wolves to Whales review at All About Jazz
In his review for Point of Departure, John Litweiler says "This quartet’s versatility enveloped in its senses of form shows that the freest kind of Chicago jazz – early Art Ensemble, Braxton, Jenkins – lives on."Litweiler, John. From Wolves to Whales review at Point of Departure
Track listing All compositions by Wooley/Rempis/Niggenkemper/Corsano "Slake" – 14:57 "Serpents Tooth" – 10:48 "Stand Up for Bastard" – 8:00 "Swingin' Apoplexy" – 7:59 "Count Me Out" – 10:15
Personnel Nate Wooley - trumpet Dave Rempis - alto sax Pascal Niggenkemper - bass Chris Corsano - drums
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