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Ted Daniel's Energy Module: Innerconnection
ByTed Daniel
trumpetb.1943

Michael Marcus
multi-instrumentalistb.1952
The name proves entirely appropriate as the bickering polypholy of the front line horns of reedmen

Oliver Lake
saxophoneb.1942

Daniel Carter
saxophoneb.1996

Ornette Coleman
saxophone, alto1930 - 2015
Daniel's bop-inspired runs corral insistent flutters, halfnote effects and fragmented fanfares into a compelling whole. On alto and soprano saxophones, Lake's familiar alternation between tart lines and outbursts of ferocious overblowing is already in place. Carter restricts himself to gritty tenor, playing with a muscular animation which contains less of the bluesy undertow now expected.
Daniel's rhythm section of drummer Tatsuya Nakamura and bassist Richard Pierce were at this point regular associates. Nakamura fuels the fires with roiling intensity. He connects strongly with the horns, his kick drum bombs goading Carter in particular into ever more energetic outpourings on a lengthy rendition of

Dewey Redman
saxophone, tenorb.1931
The trumpeter's song selection pays homage to his peers and influences. Drummer

Sunny Murray
drums1937 - 2017

Albert Ayler
saxophone, tenor1936 - 1970
Track Listing
Jiblet; Innerconnection; The Probe; Ghosts; Entering / Congeniality / Pagan Spain.
Personnel
Ted Daniel
trumpetTed Daniel: trumpet, flugelhorn, French hunting horn, Moroccan bugle; Daniel Carter: tenor saxophone; Oliver Lake: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, piccolo, cow bell; Richard Pierce: bass; Tatsuya Nakamura: drums, quarter drums.
Album information
Title: Innerconnection | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: NoBusiness Records
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