EDN-1085
Phronesis
The Behemoth
- 1. OK Chorale 3.49
- 2. Untitled#1 6.58
- 5. Charm Defensive 6.36
- 6. Zieding 9.46
- 7. Phraternal 6.53
- 8. Intro to Urban Control 2.49
- 10. Happy Notes 6.07
Release date: 31 March 2017
Release date: 31 March 2017
Available as: CD; WAV; MP3.
Credits and About
Jasper Høiby Bass
Ivo Neame Piano
Anton Eger Drums
Frankfurt Radio Big Band (hr-Bigband)
Julian Argüelles Arranger, conductor (tenor saxophone solo on #9)
Frankfurt Radio Big Band (hr-Bigband):
Heinz-Dieter Sauerborn ss/as/fl/picc
Oliver Leicht as/cl (clarinet solo on #3)
Tony Lakatos ts/a-fl (tenor solo on #1)
Steffen Weber ts (tenor solo on #3)
Rainer Heute bs/b-cl
Frank Wellert tp/flh
Thomas Vogel tp/flh
Martin Auer tp/flh (trumpet solo on #8)
Axel Schlosser tp/flh (trumpet solo on #6)
Günter Bollmann tb
Peter Feil tb (trombone solo on #4)
Christian Jaksjø tb/b-tp (bass trumpet solo on #5)
Manfred Honetschläger b-tb
Martin Scales g (guitar solos on #2 and #10)
Recorded at Hörfunkstudio II by Axel Gutzler, Hessischer Rundfunk, Frankfurt am Main in September 2016
Recording engineer: Michael Wayszack
Mixed at Virkeligheden in Copenhagen by August Wanngren in November 2016
Mastered by Peter Beckmann in London in December 2016
Producer: Phronesis & Hessischer Rundfunk
Producer Frankfurt Radio Big Band: Olaf Stötzler
Executive Producer: Dave Stapleton
Phronesis was a powerhouse trio known for electrifying interplay, unmatched dynamism, and a fearless approach to contemporary jazz.
The Behemoth marked a new chapter for Phronesis, bringing their distinctive compositions to life on an large ensemble scale. This ambitious album reimagined ten pieces from their back catalogue, each arranged by Julian Argüelles and performed with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band. The result was a vivid tapestry of sound that retained the trio’s energy while enhancing it with rich, layered textures. Argüelles’ arrangements drew out new dimensions in Phronesis’ music, infusing each track with vibrant colour and spirit and capturing the ensemble’s renowned dynamism in a broader sonic landscape.
As arranger and conductor, Argüelles brought a deft touch, even stepping in as a soloist on Eger’s Urban Control, adding an extra spark to the track. The Frankfurt Radio Big Band complemented Phronesis’ intricate compositions with finesse, tackling the trio’s challenging material with confidence and creative flair under Argüelles’ direction. This collaboration highlighted the depth and flexibility of Phronesis’ work, resulting in an album that was both expansive and deeply rooted in their unique sound.
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“This new album, with its expanded world of sound, provides a new light on the trio’s timeless music, showcasing the extraordinary ability of three superlative musicians.”
The Australian
