A Lovely Improvised Performance
John C. Graham | toronto, ontario Canada | 09/15/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The quotes from various sources (see above) tell you everything you need to know about this jewel of a disc...accessible, yet compelling and mysterious, pure improvisation that never pushes the envelope too far.
Petr Cancura plays with an easy fluency, a not too abrasive tone and, at times, controlled restraint. With lots of saxophone players out there, it takes something extra to be heard and remembered these days. This might be a guy to watch.
The other two guys, Joe Morris and Luther Gray, really make this one special. Their playing is outstanding. Cancura lucked out when this project made it to the studio.
Recordings with a sax/bass/drums line-up are common enough in today's marketplace. This trio pulls the plug on most of those. It's a moonshoot better than average.
Four improvisations with a total time of just under an hour. Studio engineering, packaging, and art work are all excellent."
Totally free
Anthony Cooper | Louisville, KY United States | 11/20/2009
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Joe Morris gathered his acoustic bass, Petr Cancura on saxophone, and Luther Gray on drums and recorded a very free CD. This has the strengths and disadvantages of that setup -- the songs travel without a roadmap (though usually with a rhythm), and there aren't any repeated themes. This type of free jazz can't be compared to more mainstream fare, so to rate it I compare it to Anthony Braxton, William Parker, and Milford Grave's "Beyond Quantum". The Braxton disc was a 4 star, and I prefer its focus to "Wildlife"'s more meanering feel. Still, fans of totally free jazz should consider it."
