Steady Now

• Artist: Simon Nabatov & Tom Rainey
• Rating:
• Release Date: 2006
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The team of pianist Simon Nabatov and drummer Tom Rainey engages in ferocious free-form interplay leavened by quieter if no less dissonant passages. Sometimes Nabatov's use of "small objects" and what is called a "cracklebox" has similarities to some of the more esoteric moments of the Art Ensemble of Chicago, while other pieces are mostly sound explorations. However, there are sections of the piano/drums duets that are more playful, most notably "Nao Olhe Para Tras," which sounds like a Cuban piano piece that is fighting a losing battle to hang on to tonality. The performances on this CD certainly keep one guessing and generally succeed at holding on to one's interest. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Open Air	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(4:52)
Cold Cuts	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(9:23)
Não Olhe Para Trás	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(8:51)
Bird's Eye View	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(6:53)
Agrinte	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(6:19)
Crackle 'N Pop	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(5:48)
Four Fofo	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(5:29)
Vamp Vitale	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(7:37)
Fare Well	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey	(14:17)

Credits

Leo Feigin (Producer), Simon Nabatov (Sound Effects), Simon Nabatov (Producer), Tom Rainey (Drums), Erich Teneta (Cover Design), Simon Nabatov (Piano), Christian Heck (Mastering), Michael Plötz (Mixing), Michael Plötz (Engineer), Simon Nabatov (Objects)