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DATA 824 |
This is a straight reissue on
CD of the LP by the same name, with the addition of one track, “Doek,”
which was recorded more than nineteen years later. Solo trombone
recordings might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for sheer fascination,
there are few who can equal the machinations of Wolter Wierbos, whose
distinctive, crazed, yet entertaining style charms while it impresses.
Wierbos is one of those few trombonists almost always worth hearing. He
takes chances, explores new territories, and expands the vocabulary of the
horn. If you ever wanted to know what sounds the trombone is capable of
producing, you will likely be astounded by this recording. From whispers
to cockamamie growls to rollercoaster rides all over the terrain, Wierbos
is in a class of his own, gurgling, trilling, and exploring the limits of
range and technique. In his hands, the instrument has no boundaries: It is
played with percussive fervor on “Clic-Clac/Fade,” as the lips set the
tone with focused breath and air; with multi-phonics on “Brummel”; and
with a concentration on the lower register on “Oink-Oink.” Through it all
there is a magnificent sense of exploration, as though Wierbos is a kid
who has just discovered the candy store. There is not a weak spot on any
of the reissued tracks...the album as a whole is one of the best displays
on disk of the improvised trombone, and a treat to hear.
Steven Loewy, All Music Guide |
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Wolter Wierbos - solo
trombone
1.
Salland (2:33)
Track 1 - 12 recorded at Frascati Amsterdam, September 27, 1982 (released as vinyl record). Track 13 recorded at Felix Meritis Amsterdam at dOeK festival #1, december 9, 2001. All compositions Wolter Wierbos (BUMA/STEMRA). Recorded and produced by Dick Lucas. Cover drawings Petra Dollema.
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