Jason Roebke Quartet - Shimmering (2012/2016) [DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Performed on December 18th of 2012 in Chicago, this performance was recorded directly to an 8 track Studer recorder. This great ensemble of world class players features Chicago-style modern jazz at its best. Although the jazz is avant, it is also quite lyrical and captivating to listen to on tape. One customer said he had never heard better sounding vibes than on this tape. A handmade stereo mic was used on the vibes; and a hand assembled Telefunken 251e was used on the tenor sax.

Jason Roebke is a double bassist, improviser and composer living in Chicago. He was born and raised in tiny Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1974 and began playing electric bass at age 14. In recent years, Roebke has been playing with Jason Adasiewicz’s Rolldown, Jason Stein Trio, Jeb Bishop Trio, James Falzone’s KLANG, Jorrit Dijkstra’s Flatlands Collective, Pillow Circles, and The Whammies, Keefe Jackson, and Mike Reed’s People, Places, and Things. The trio of Nate Wooley, Fred Lonberg-Holm and Roebke released two recordings “Throw Down Your Hammer and Sing” and an untitled LP. Roebke and Berlin-based tenor saxophonist Tobias Delius released a duo CD on Nottwo Records in 2012.improvisers. There were early associations with saxophonists Aram Shelton, Dave Rempis and Matt Bauder (also a Michigan alumnus); drummers Tim Daisy and Frank Rosaly and cornetist Josh Berman. Soon after his arrival in Chicago, Roebke organized his first quartet with Bauder, guitarist Jeff Parker, and drummer Chad Taylor. He also began plaing with a large improvising ensemble Chicago Improvisers Group with Ken Vandermark, Jeb Bishop, Michael Zerang, Jim Baker among others. He made his first recording as a leader in 2003 with “Rapid Croche” on 482 Music. A trio session with saxophonist Aram Shelton and drummer Tim Daisy, the recording was a critical success. Also during this time, Roebke began his long and continuing association with Fred Lonberg-Holm. Roebke played, toured and recorded with Lonberg-Holm’s Terminal 4 and Valentine Trio. Roebke was the instigator of three recordings and a tour with the improvising trio tigersmilk, with cornetist Rob Mazurek and Vancouver drummer Dylan van der Schyff. In recent years, Roebke has been playing with Jason Adasiewicz’s Rolldown, Jason Stein Trio, Jeb Bishop Trio, James Falzone’s KLANG, Jorrit Dijkstra’s Flatlands Collective, Pillow Circles, and The Whammies, Keefe Jackson, and Mike Reed’s People, Places, and Things. The trio of Nate Wooley, Fred Lonberg-Holm and Roebke released two recordings “Throw Do n Your Hammer and Sing” and an untitled LP. Roebke and Berlin-based tenor saxophonist Tobias Delius released a duo CD on Nottwo Records in 2012.

Tracklist:

01 - Shimmering II
02 - Sleep Over
03 - Remember
04 - Slow
05 - No. 5
06 - Ballad II

Produced & Engineered by Jonathan Horwich.
Recorded in March 2012 in Chicago, IL.
Transferred from a IPI Master Tape.

Musicians:
Jason Roebke - bass
Mike Reed - drums
Jason Adasiewicz - vibes
Keefe Jackson - tenor sax

No matter if at the very beginning you hear a little tape hiss. You immediately have the jazz quartet playing into your living room. The sense of tactile presence (listen to that vibes!) is so realistic that you are tempted to offer a beer to the musicians. To be honest, this is probably the best jazz recording I´ve heard to date.
And do not forget the musical quality. First rate modern -classical jazz to listen relaxed and focused many, many times.

Thanks to the Original customer!