Reviews that mention Martin Andersen
April 30, 2006
Szilárd Mezei International Ensemble
Draught
Leo Records
Pierre Dørge & New Jungle Orchestra
Negra Tigra
Ilk
Copenhagen Art Ensemble
Dont Mention the War
Stunt Records
By Ken Waxman
April 30, 2006
Variations on a theme, each of these CDs from Northern and Central European mid-sized bands subtly mesh tinctures available from different-sized ensembles into ensemble aural pictures, rather then relying on the vibrant colors from single featured soloists.
Constituted as a bedside cameo, a front room landscape or a museum-sized hanging, the three discs feature bands of eight (Draught), 10 (Negra Tigra), and 14 (Dont Mention the War) players with all the ensembles officially smaller than big bands, but large enough to provide distinctive shadings in these art works. MORE