Release Date: 19 December 2008
Label: Ethersounds
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5020883330839
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Originally released in 1994, saxophonist Theo Travis' second solo CD, 'View from the Edge', marked his arrival as a major force in British jazz as player and composer. With a strong personal identity, the music features strong colours and elements of other musics including the more experimental end of rock. The album was described as a successful example of "progressive jazz" and was voted Best British CD of 1994 in Jazz on CD magazine.
'View from the Edge - Deluxe Edition' is a 2-CD set comprising the original album digitally remastered, and a second CD with 3 alternative takes, 2 reconstruction/remixes and a live track from the Jazz Cafe, London. Each of the alternative takes offers something different from the corresponding original album track. The reconstruction/remixes - including one by composer/producer and Soft Machine bassist Hugh Hopper – involve reassembling the pieces by looping, filtering, sampling, rebuilding and remixing the tracks from their component elements.
Theo Travis is well known on the British jazz scene for his 5 solo albums and his frequent touring with his quartet. He has played with Palle Mikkelborg, John Etheridge, Mervyn Africa, Lol Coxhill, Roger Beaujolais and Steve Lodder and has performed and recorded with such art rock and experimental artists as Anja Garbarek, Roger Eno, Hugh Hopper, Mick Karn, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri (ex-Japan), and Porcupine Tree. For the last three years he has also been a member and featured soloist of psychedelic space rock band Gong with Daevid Allen. While 'View from the Edge' predates these musical explorations, it shows Theo Travis' early inclination towards experimentation, a determination to do things his own way and not follow the mainstream.
Theo Travis: tenor saxophone, flute
David Gordon: piano
Mark Wood: guitar
Rob Statham: electric bass
Ichihuro Tatsuhara: drums
With guests: Tony Coe: bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
Jeff Clyne: double bass
John Marshall: drums
Tracklisting
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