Rova Channeling Coltrane

ELECTRIC ASCENSION
Live At The 2012 Guelph Jazz Festival
Famed for its scale and raw emotional power, John Coltrane’s 1965 recording, "Ascension", has been re-imagined and rearranged for live performance by a veteran ensemble of improvisers led by the Rova Saxophone Quartet.
 
CLEANING THE MIRROR
A documentary by John Rogers on the musical history and creative process behind Electric Ascension. Shot at Sons d'Hiver in Paris area (France) and at Saalfelden Jazz Festival (Austria), musicians speak about their inspiration, their approach to the music, and their connection to Coltrane. Interviewed are Nels Cline, Andrew Cyrille, Art Davis, Jason Kao Hwang, Eyvind Kang, Rova, Jenny Scheinman, and Elliot Sharp. With musical excerpts, archival photos, and behind the scenes footage.

PERSONNEL:

BRUCE ACKLEY, soprano sax
STEVE ADAMS, alto sax
LARRY OCHS, tenor sax
JON RASKIN, baritone sax
CHRIS BROWN, electronics
NELS CLINE, guitar
HAMID DRAKE, drums
FRED FRITH, electric bass
CARLA KIHLSTEDT, violin, electronics
ROB MAZUREK, cornet, electronics
IKUE MORI, electronics
JENNY SCHEINMANM violin

DISC 1 (DVD)
ELECTRIC ASCENSION
Live At The 2012 Guelph Jazz Festival (68:35)
CLEANING THE MIRROR
A Documentary by John Rogers on the musical history and creative process behind Electric Ascension. (44:55)

DISC 2 (Blu-Ray)
ELECTRIC ASCENSION
Live At The 2012 Guelph Jazz Festival (68:35)
HD, Dolby 5.1, Surround Sound

DISC 3 (CD)
ELECTRIC ASCENSION
Live At The 2012 Guelph Jazz Festival (68:35)