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That’s exactly what the Drechsler/Steger/Tanschek Trio does on The Monk In All Of Us with bass/contrabass clarinet, bass, and drums. They also get a bit of help on half the tracks from trumpeter Lorenz Raab. Their music captures the joy (!) of Monk, its unbalanced balance and fragrance. Drechsler’s deep clarinet voice channels Eric Dolphy and that sheltering scream. Mixed with Raab’s muted brass, the coolness doubles.

Mark Corroto – 24.01.2005