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"Using two bows, the New Music luminary is able to create so many voices that the overall effect is of an entire string section"
Jazz Times
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"Improvisations" F M Uitti and Elliott Sharp, 1997 |
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"Imaginings" F M Uitti and Jonathan Harvey, 1994 Planet Blue Records |
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"Two Bows" F M Uitti, 1994 BV Haast |
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Track samples: Choral Spectra (for JH): RealAudio 20kb/sec Message to György Kurtág: RealAudio 20kb/sec |
"New York bassist Mark Dresser is on the cutting edge of extended instrumental technique, while 'cellist Frances-Marie Uitti's 2 bow technique (she plays with 2 bows in her right hand) has revolutionized the art of 'cello playing. Sonomondo is an album of exquisite 'cello bass duo improvisations. At times Dresser and Uitti sound like a string quartet, and at others like a small orchestra."
"
Sonomondo is an amazing record of sonorous string experimentation.
Frances-Marie Uitti exhibits her unique skill: a two bow cello attack. Dresser
is master
of the double-bass. The duo improvisations here are stunning and spooky,
sizable sonic creations that explore the outer possibilities of both instruments.
Sonomondo
is an invitation to an entire new world of sound." - Tom Schulte, Outsight
"Two stringed instruments,
three bows, no waiting, could be the motto for this disc. For the dusky,
atmospheric sounds that arise from this session are partially
created by Frances-Marie Uitti's unique technique. Using two bows, the New
Music luminary is able to create so many voices that the overall effect is
of an entire string section playing, rather than just the bass and cello.
Uitti and Dresser, both accomplished improvisers, make music that ranges from
lyrical to thunderous. Each rises to the challenge of playing with the other
with creativity and imaginativeness. Hopefully, this is what low string playing
in the new century will be like."
Harvey Pekar, JazzTimes