Product description CD, insert and artwork all like new. The case has scratches and one small crack on the back. 2005 Playscape release. Review New York School represents a perfect Exhibit A of modern jazz, a seven song feast that serves up the collectives remarkable instrumental dexterity, the two reed interplay of the leader and Walt Weiskopf, the pliant bass expertise of Kermit Driscoll, yes, he is back, and the truly sui generis percussion work of Satoshi Takeishi. New York School is a record like few others. Seen from its compositional, instrumental, or artistic dynamic, it is an ebullient release that soundly reflects the world in which we all live, with a nod to the artisans of the past. --Jay Collins, One Final NoteThe foremost comparison that comes to mind is Yusef Lateef, ranging from his Impulse! days to the more recent work percussionist Adam Rudolph. Christensen and his reeds wielding sidekick Walt Weiskopf stray around rhythmic assertions, playing close attnetion to Kermit Driscolls likeminded bass as they work together flying over function over form, a displaying of rhythmic decenteredness that coaxes the ear away from structures. It s part free bop, part global jazz. --Andrew Bartlett, CodaExotic percussion, a lyrical bassist, and two inspired multi instrumentalists provide plenty of variety. Like the works of art that Christensen's music represents, these seven pieces carry deep meaning in their intricate framework. The quartet's impressions of The New York School provide much to consider; some of it quite serious and some of it loose, welcome musical expression. --Jim Santella, Cadence
