Avant-garde/free trio here called The Fringe. The album was recorded in 1978. Very progressive jazz. It has elements or parts of a straight beat as well with post bop vibes. The last tune is straight all the way through though, and the most accessible. The double bass is fantastic on this album. On the second tune on the first side the bass is jumping out of the speakers. It’s so loud, round, thick and powerful. Never heard anything like it. Great bassist.
The trio consist of George Garzone on tenor, Richard Appleman on double bass and Bob Gullotti on drums. I had never heard of these guys before this blind buy in a local store.
George Garzone on tenor is a beast. Appleman on double bass is killing it. And Gullotti’s playing is a joy to decipher. They are exploring and improvising on a different level here, and for me, it’s a style all of their own.
In truth, the music is hard to categorize, even if you can place it in the avant-garde idiom. But why should you really? I’ll just sit back and enjoy the sounds…