Pi Recordings: Pi64
http://www.pirecordings.com/album/pi64
http://www.henrythreadgill.bandcamp.com/album/old-locks-and-irregular-verbs



* Henry Threadgill : composition
* Jason Moran : piano
* David Virelles : piano
* Román Filiú : alto saxophone
* Curtis MacDonald : alto saxophone
* Christopher Hoffman : cello
* Jose Davila : tuba
* Craig Weinrib : drums

http://www.henrythreadgill.com/
http://www.jasonmoran.com/
http://www.davidvirelles.com/
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rom%C3%A1n-fili%C3%BA-mn0001279415
http://www.curtismacdonald.com/
http://www.christopherhoffman.com/
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jose-davila-mn0001295294
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/craig-weinrib-mn0002996614

Recorded by Michael Marciano with assistance from Rich Lamb at
Systems Two Recording Studio, Brooklyn, New York, on May 22, 2015.

Old Locks and Irregular Verbs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Locks_and_Irregular_Verbs


Reviews

By Bruce Lee Gallanter
http://www.downtownmusicgallery.com/Main/news/Newsletter-2016-03-18.html

Throughout Henry Threadgill's long music career he has had several bands which
have developed over long periods of time: Air, Very, Very Circus, Make a Move
and Zooid. Although most of Mr. Threadgill's recorded output features evolving
versions of these ensembles, he often brings in guests musicians or organizes
something completely different: like his Dance Orchestra which remains
unrecorded. For this distinguished new project, Mr. Threadgill has organized a
unique double ensemble with two pianists (Jason Moran & David Virelles), two
alto saxists (Roman Filiu & Curtis MacDonald, as well as two members of Zooid:
Chris Hoffman & Jose Davilla. And for something completely different,
Mr. Threadgill does not play his trusty sax or flute, he directs the ensemble
to play his new music. This disc is dedicated to the late Butch Morris, the
famed conductor and close friend of Mr. Threadgill's who passed away in January
of 2013.

Although this is a seven piece ensemble, it starts quite sparse and
suspense-filled. When the saxes enter, it is as if we have entered a spirited
new domain. Since there is no bassist involved, the tuba and/or the cello
switch off between the bass lines when they are not soloing. There are a series
of shifting duos going on throughout: cello & sax, piano & sax, piano &
drums... not very far removed from the way Zooid would repeat and develop lines
over a long stretch. Both pianists and both saxists are fine soloists and each
gets their chance to stretch out as the double rhythm team shifts gears in a
tight, infectious way. There are numerous sections of exquisite and expressive
unaccompanied piano, as well as thoughtful chamber harmonies for all the
members. Overall this is a magnificent achievement, one that will take several
listening s to absorb all of it many wonders. Absolutely stunning!

--

By Lee Rice Epstein
http://www.freejazzblog.org/2016/06/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up-old.html

By Dan Bilawsky
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/old-locks-and-irregular-verbs-henry-threadgill-pi-recordings-review-by-dan-bilawsky.php

By Glenn Astarita
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/old-locks-and-irregular-verbs-henry-threadgill-pi-recordings-review-by-glenn-astarita.php

By Raul da Gama
http://jazzdagama.com/cds/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up-old-locks-and-irregular-verbs/

By Tim Niland
http://www.jazzandblues.blogspot.com/2016/04/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up-old.html

By Thomas Conrad
http://jazztimes.com/articles/172113-old-locks-and-irregular-verbs-henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up

By John Garratt
http://www.popmatters.com/review/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up-old-locks-and-irregular-verbs/

Cyriel Pluimakers (nl)
http://www.jazzenzo.nl/?e=3343

Piotr Rudnicki (pl)
http://www.jazzarium.pl/przeczytaj/recenzje/old-locks-and-irregular-verbs

Da Giuseppe Segala (it)
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/old-locks-and-irregular-verbs-henry-threadgill-pi-recordings-review-by-giuseppe-segala.php

Par Guillaume Belhomme (fr)
http://grisli.canalblog.com/archives/2016/04/27/33726069.html

Por Jesús Gonzalo (es)
http://www.noiself.blogspot.com/2016/05/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up-old.html

Por Ricardo Arribas (es)
http://www.jazzitis.com/discos/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up/

Por Sergio Piccirilli (es)
http://elintruso.com/2016/04/12/henry-threadgill-ensemble-double-up-old-locks-and-irregular-verbs/