Qattara

by Co Streiff Sextet, Co Streiff

Overview

Swiss saxophonist Co Streiff leads this quartet through an organic, multi-directional program inspired by her travels to the Libyan desert, namely a depression (Qattara) that was once the bottom of a sea. Streiff and her associates cover quite a bit of musical terrain here, yet the band maintains a sense of identity throughout. On this release, the listener will notice traces of New Orleans brass band-type stylizations to coincide with the soloists' fiercely executed, modern jazz-based exchanges. The divergent track mix features African rhythms complete with Ben Jeger's rather fluffy accordion work on the trance-like piece titled "Second Celebration." The sextet embarks upon free-form escapades as well, amid the musicians' exuberant workmanship. Streiff is a melodic soloist, whether performing on alto or soprano saxophones. But Jeger's inclusion of a clavinet and an old Farfisa organ produces a late-'60s psychedelic touch on works such as "Siwa." Nonetheless, this is a captivating effort from beginning to end. ~ Glenn Astarita

Product Details

Release Date:	01/01/2002
Label:	Intakt Records
UPC:	7619942507824
Rank:	220148

Tracks

1. Ra
2. Nus Nus
3. Qattara
4. Darb El-Mahashas
5. Message from Thule
6. Second Celebration
7. Nonaah
8. Intro/Blues for Zen
9. Siwa
10. Nownow!
11. Gebrselassie

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Co Streiff   Primary Artist,Percussion,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano)
Co Streiff Sextet   Primary Artist
Tom Varner   Horn
Christoph Gantert   Trumpet,Percussion
Christian Weber   Double Bass

Technical Credits

Co Streiff   Producer,Composer
Voco Fauxpas   Mastering
Christian Weber   Composer,Editing
Peter Buerli   Producer
Tom Varner   Assistant
Hanspeter Ehrsam   Engineer,Mixing
Joseph Jarman   Composer
Sun Ra   Composer
Bruce Carnevale   Translation
Phyllis Galembo   Cover Photo
Lislot Frei   Liner Notes
Patrik Landolt   Executive Producer
Tommy Meier   Composer
Roscoe Mitchell   Composer
Andrew Cyrille   Composer