Fraser, Nick
Ontario Arts Council, 2021, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 27.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Avant Garde
Performance: 3
Sound: 3
Score: 65
O’s Notes: Drummer Nick Fraser leads a 4-piece ensemble with bassist Rob Clutton, reedman Tony Malaby and Andrew Downing on cello. They dance on the edge with a spontaneous free jazz recording. This unit has evolved from a trio featuring Malaby as a guest to the current quartet. With almost a decade under their belt they anticipate each other’s moves drawing listeners into Fraser’s intriguing compositions.
Publicist: Nick Fraser
