THIS AGAINST THAT

ALESSI, RALPH
RKM MUSIC

Item Information Artists Name: ALESSI, RALPH Title: THIS AGAINST THAT Format: CD Label: RKM MUSIC City Hall Catalog Number:  3 UPC Product Code: 783707538525 List Price: 16.98 Musical Category:  JAZZ Release Date:  5/27/2003 Additional Musical Category Notes:   This recording features flugelhorn/trumpeter Ralph Alessi's musically sophisticated compositions that unfold in a narrative manner evoking images ranging from a slightly twisted cabaret to Wild West. Although the line-up hints at an all-star record of hired guns, this CD illustrates the contrary as Ralph has been performing and recording with each of these musicians on a regular basis over the last few years in an ensemble led by Don Byron, Steve Coleman, Uri Caine and Fred Hersch. "This Against That" provides the opportunity to hear seven of the most unique voices in improvised music coming together to explore a colorful and inventive array of pieces. Features special guests Jason Moran on piano and vocalist Julie Patton.