What Exit

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Released September 26, 2006 What Exit(2006) Secrets(2009) Release date 26 September 2006 Label ECM Records		Length 70:49 Artist Mark Feldman Producer Manfred Eicher Genre Jazz

Recorded June 2005Avatar Studios, New York City Similar Mark Feldman albums, Jazz albums

What Exit is an album by violinist Mark Feldman with pianist John Taylor, bassist Anders Jormin, and drummer Tom Rainey recorded in 2005 and released on the ECM label

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4 stars stating "The compositions are Feldman originals, and are rife with nuanced traces of his eclectic stylistic approach, not to mention the artist's magnificent skill on the violin". The Guardian's John Fordham observed "Contemporary jazz/classical violin might be a bit spiky for some, but the musicianship and the conversational skills are remarkable". PopMatters reviewer Will Layman said "there’s a ton for modern jazz fans to enjoy here, and it is plain that Mark Feldman—having paid his dues a dozen times over—is deserving of the spotlight. ECM has given him a superior opportunity here, with a sparkling but bold trio at his back. The road ahead looks to paved with more good music". JazzTimes reviewer, Mike Shanley commented "What Exit is sequenced to alternate ruminative pieces with more upbeat ones, with variations in structure marking each piece... Throughout, Feldman plays with a strong tone that never gets thin or shrill, even as he flies into the upper register of his instrument". All About Jazz reviewer John Kelman said "What Exit is a stunning debut from a group that hopefully won't be just a one-time affair". Billboard's Philip Booth said " it's an engaging, sometimes challenging mix of avant-jazz and new-classical styles".