Dogmental by Andy Biskin Quintet

09 Aug

Written by Lee Prosser
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DOGMENTAL is a collection of 15 jazz works by Andy Biskin, performed by Andy Biskin on clarinet with his group. Enjoyable, humorous, whimsical, wry and humorous, defines these individual pieces from the gifted composer and filmmaker, Andy Biskin.

There is a sense of joy and delight that come across in these appealing tunes, and for a debut CD, Andy Biskin is in fine form and sharing the enjoyment of performing with the jazz listeners! There is definitely a lot of wry wit in these pieces, which the jazz listeners will discover immediately!

Some of the titles include "Laughing Stock," "Dogmental," Table Manners," "Brunching at the Bristol," "Flim Flam," among others. "Rondel" is a clever little tune that has a unique humor all of its own!

Andy Biskin and his fellow musicians have put together an entertaining collection of sound motifs in DOGMENTAL. Biskin is a master of his clarinet, and jazz whimsey!

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Andy Biskin Quintet
CD Title: Dogmental
Year Released: 2000
Record Label: GM Recordings, Inc.
Musicians: Andy Biskin (composer, clarinet, leader) Ron Horton (trumpet) Bruce Eidem (trombone) Ben Allison (bass) Matt Wilson (drums) On tracks 3,6,10,13 Andy Eulau appears on bass with Bruce Hall on drums. Executive Producer: Gunther Schuller.
Label Website: http://www.GMRecordings.com
Rating: Five Stars