Translucent Tones was recorded almost two years after the debut CD
by the Clarinet Trio. The dryness and chamber feel of the first
opus have been ironed out to make place for a jazzier approach and
a warmth only well-worn units can produce. This trio has reached a
peak. The ease of conversation is remarkable as the three make the
complex arrangements flow effortlessly. Listen to how they trade
lines simultaneously in Nabicht's "Anna." Highlights include both
of Ullmann's "Translucent Tones" -- they stand among his best
compositions. His two arrangements of Nino Rota tunes bring a touch
of sun to the set. Also worthy of note are the new arrangements of
Ullmann's group pieces, "Blue Trees and Related Objects" and
"Almost Twenty-Eight," "Variations on a Theme by Erik Satie," and
the exercises "Animalische Stimmen" (an animal-sounding piece) and
"Der Ton A" (a swinging number played on a single note). The trio
is witty, playful, tender when necessary, and quite fun to listen
to -- no poise, no rigid concept, just three clarinetists with
different backgrounds and an all-encompassing knowledge of their
instruments' legacy, led by a skilled avant-garde jazz composer. ~
Fran‡ois Couture
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