Splay (Jim Black album)

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Released May 7, 2002 Length 62:34 Splay (2002) Habyor (2004) Release date 7 May 2002 Genre Jazz		Recorded 2002 Producer Stefan Winter Artist Jim Black's AlasNoAxis Label Winter & Winter

Similar Habyor, Alasnoaxis, Dogs of Great Indifference, The Golden Age of Ap, Loved Ones

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Splay is the second album by drummer Jim Black's AlasNoAxis featuring clarinetist/saxophonist Chris Speed, guitarist Hilmar Jensson and bassist Skúli Sverrisson released on the Winter & Winter label in 2002.

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Thom Jurek said "This is music with its power-chorded rock riffs worn loudly and proudly, pushing the needle into the red on virtually every tune, while exploring the notions of overt yet complex lyricism and song forms... This is a solid, humorous, and delightful recording by a guy who is really just getting started as a composer". In JazzTimes, Stuart Nicholson observed "With the diversity of influences that swam through his music, whether it be world, electronics, minimalism, computer samples or Icelandic rock, Black seemed to suggest there are no boundaries in music, responding to the challenge of a new millennium by making the transition from the tradition, as exemplified by jazz's heroes, by using established values on the one hand and new concepts on the other to create meaningful change". on AllAboutJazz Glenn Astarita stated "they have seemingly cultured their overall approach with this new release. To that end, the musicians convey more of a “group” based vibe – partly due to less experimentation and more adherence to compositional attributes". Pitchfork reviewer Dominique Leone gave the album 7.5 out of 10 calling it "a solid effort from one of the most interesting artists in contemporary jazz".