Pushing the Envelope

by Bobby Previte

Pushing the Envelope cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Gramavision
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:35
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The innovative drummer and composer leads a stellar ensemble through a sophisticated, highly dynamic set of modern compositions. 'Pushing the Envelope' seamlessly blends complex, shifting meters with intricate horn arrangements, reflecting the vibrant cross-pollination of the Downtown New York jazz scene. The recording highlights Previte's immense talent for orchestrating unpredictable yet deeply grooving instrumental music.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Open World (5:38)
  2. Ballad Noir (6:09)
  3. Once (7:39)
  4. Mirror, Mirror (3:06)
  5. 102掳 In The Shade (8:34)
  6. Pushing The Envelope (11:29)

Credits

  • Ivan Chermayeff - artwork [cover]
  • David Hofstra - bass, tuba
  • Tom Varner - french horn
  • Wayne Horvitz - piano
  • Marty Ehrlich - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
  • Lindsey Horner - bass

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