Elliott Sharp Trio's 2012 avant-garde album "Aggregat" is a thrilling exploration of experimental music, showcasing the trio's exceptional skill and innovative spirit. Comprising Elliott Sharp on tenor and soprano saxophones and electric guitar, Brad Jones on bass, and Ches Smith on drums, the trio delivers a powerful and dynamic performance throughout the album's twelve tracks. The album kicks off with the angular composition "Nucular," featuring Sharp's sax playing with a long free-form improvisation, setting the tone for the rest of the album. Each track offers a unique blend of avant-garde jazz, free improvisation, and experimental sounds, making "Aggregat" a captivating listen from start to finish. The album's duration of one hour ensures a comprehensive journey through the trio's sonic landscape, with tracks like "Hard Landing," "The Grip," and "Satan Sandwich" standing out as highlights. Released on the Clean Feed label, "Aggregat" is a testament to the Elliott Sharp Trio's ability to push boundaries and redefine the possibilities of avant-garde music.
(C) 2012 Clean Feed Records
Tracks
NucularElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
Hard LandingElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
Mal Du DroitElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
The GripElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
AlleliaElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
GegenscheinElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
RefractoryElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
Global SwarmingElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
PositronicsElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
EstuaryElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
Figure Of SpeedElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
Satan SandwichElliott Sharp Trio, Elliott Sharp, Brad Jones, Ches Smith
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