I first encountered Ches Smith via Tim Berne's Sanke Oil. In October 2023, I found him again, live with Ceramic Dog. This album grew on me QUICK! An unbelievable amalgamation of talent and expression. Jonathan Pryor
Drummer, composer, and producer Janek van Laak creates free and flowing jazz that highlights bold vocals and instrumentation. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 19, 2024
i was at 2 of these shows and they were a highlight of the year for me, so glad to see this music released -- the interplay is incredible and the interpretations are so fresh. the recording quality is excellent as well. e123