This was recorded live in Cologne's LOFT. All compositions are by Frank Gratkowski, written especially for the members of his quartet: Wolter Wierbos (trombone), Dieter Manderscheid (bass), Gerry Hemingway (drums), and Frank Gratkowski (alto sax, clarinet, contrabass clarinet). This is powerful, no-nonsense music played by no-nonsense musicians. (Previously deleted:2/1/06. Original release date:4/23/03)