I really appreciate that with such a large group of musicians the overall sound and experience of listening is really spacious, never cluttered. The lovely recording helps that a lot, and of course the compositional aspects that make it breathe are superb- it gets more and more fun as I listen again and again. Jasper Skydecker
Free Jazz at its best. Only discovered Tim Berne recently. I love the tension between structure and improvisation on this live album. You get extended really crazy improvisations out of which a structured driving riff will appear. Its really thrilling! Like tension exploding! So yeah, I love Bloodcount but I realise this wont be for everyone 😁. Crinklechips
My craving for music from Jim, Thomas, and Elias is constant...this album satisfies...it floats and lands and has its head in the clouds and its feet on the ground.. Vinnie Sperrazza
Drummer, composer, and producer Janek van Laak creates free and flowing jazz that highlights bold vocals and instrumentation. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 19, 2024
Have heard Shipp with different combinations of these musicians in other outstanding recordings. Not sure I recall this particular grouping, but it really cooks! Some beautiful, enjoyable music here. Barry Silver