Hubweber/schubert/von Schlippenbach/thomas/kellers
Intricacies (2cd)
'Intricacies' is a 2-CD live album capturing a 2014 performance at Berlin's B-Flat club by a group of seasoned improvisers led by veteran pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach, also featuring Clayton Thomas on bass and Willi Kellers on drums. The set features two long free jazz tracks and a shorter encore, where rhythmic momentum drives the group's spontaneous, collaborative interplay. Schlippenbach's Monk-influenced piano anchors the ensemble, while trombonist Paul Hubweber and saxophonist Frank Paul Schubert trade expressive lines. Bassist Clayton Thomas and drummer Willi Kellers provide dynamic support. The album rewards attentive listeners with its intricate, evolving dialogue and moments of high energy amid more meditative sections.