Ascensio

Released 2003

Bruno Råberg Quartet

Phil Grenadier - trumpet

Allan Chase - soprano/alto saxophones

Bruno Råberg - acoustic bass/compositions

Marcello Pellitteri - drums

Tracks:

  1. Maya

  2. Through the Window of Compassion

  3. Stilts

  4. Ascensio

  5. African Daybreak

  6. Estaron

  7. Triptych

  8. Easter Song

  9. Caffe’ Nero

  10. Angle of Repose

(All composition by Bruno Råberg)

“Råberg’s limpid plumlines and tidal vamps recall prime Charlie Haden Quartet West’s ripe poetry and the naked passion of the Ornette Coleman Quartet.

* * * * Fred Bouchard – Down Beat

Raberg and his musical associates also meld odd- metered time signatures and memorably melodic melodies into the program. Hence, the musicians explore the best of both worlds as the artists maintain a buoyant groove throughout this undeniably electrifying set. A top pick for 2003.

****1/2

Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide