Jubilee Varia

• Artist: ICP Orchestra
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• Release Date: 1999
• Genre: Avant-Garde

Review

Yes, there is a quality of mishmash to it all, but nonetheless, this long-awaited recording by the ICP Orchestra should satisfy those who enjoy the unique sounds that pianist Misha Mengelberg, drummer Han Bennink, and the other seven participants create. There are two suites, each divided into three distinct pieces, and not all feature the entire ensemble. For example, the opening section of "Jubilee Varia Suite" is a duo between Mengelberg and Bennink, which is followed by a trio of cellists Ernst Reijseger and Tristan Honsinger and bassist Ernst Glerum. Along the way, everyone glows, and there is choice sound from Wolter Wierbos (on trombone), Thomas Heberer (on trumpet), and Michael Moore and Ab Baars (on clarinet and saxophones). Ultimately, it is the originality, the humor, and the wackiness of it all combined with the consummate musicianship, that entertain and impress. The excellent liners by Kevin Whitehead are a plus. ~ Steve Loewy, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Jubilee Varia Suite, Pt. 1	ICP Orchestra	ICP Orchestra	(8:06)
Jubilee Varia Suite, Pt. 2	ICP Orchestra	ICP Orchestra	(9:43)
Jubilee Varia Suite, Pt. 3	ICP Orchestra	ICP Orchestra	(10:11)
Jealousy Suite: A Bit Nervous, Jealous, Me?	Misha Mengelberg	ICP Orchestra	(4:51)
Jealousy Suite: Next Subject	Misha Mengelberg	ICP Orchestra	(12:00)
Rollo I	Misha Mengelberg	ICP Orchestra	(12:14)

Credits

Han Bennink (Soloist), Peter Pfister (Engineer), Ernst Reijseger (Cello), Misha Mengelberg (Piano), Wolter Wierbos (Trombone), Ernst Glerum (Double Bass), Michael Moore (Clarinet), Ansgar Ballhorn (Engineer), Tristan Honsinger (Soloist), Han Bennink (Drums), Ernst Glerum (Bass (Upright)), Wolter Wierbos (Soloist), Peter Pfister (Mastering), Kevin Whitehead (Liner Notes), Tristan Honsinger (Cello), Michael Moore (Soloist), Ab Baars (Soloist), Fuhrer Vienna (Graphic Conception), Eulrich Kurth (Producer), Werner X. Uehlinger (Producer), Ab Baars (Clarinet), Ernst Glerum (Contrabass), Thomas Heberer (Soloist), Peter Pfister (Mixing), Michael Moore (Sax (Alto)), Thomas Heberer (Trumpet), Francesca Patella (Cover Photo), Ab Baars (Sax (Tenor)), Ernst Glerum (Soloist), Misha Mengelberg (Soloist), Peter Pfister (Digital Mastering)