The term ‘supergroup’ often comes with tacky connotations, but this is the real deal. Through hard work and a tirelessly inquisitive spirit, Nate Wooley, Dave Rempis, Pascal Niggenkemper and Chris Corsano have become some of the most versatile improvisers of their generation. As From Wolves To Whales, they turn their imposing collective strength into a relentless new whole. Relentless, not just because of the energy levels or the generous amount of freedom, but because of the consistent inventiveness they display. This takes place on an individual level (let it be clear that each musician is a monster on his own instrument), but also because they always keep the bigger picture in mind. As such, Dead Leaves Drop is a terrific example of what all great improvising bands aspire to: find the shortest route from thought to action and turn it into brand new forms that transcend the sum of their parts.
released September 10, 2019
DROPA DISC #007
LP – Edition of 300
FROM WOLVES TO WHALES: DEAD LEAVES DROP
SIDE A: PAKICETUS
SIDE B: AMBULOCETUS
Release: Sep 2019 – shipping as of Sept. 10th
Nate Wooley: Trumpet
Dave Rempis: Alto & Tenor Saxophone
Pascal Niggenkemper: Bass
Chris Corsano: Drums
Recorded by Koen Vandenhoudt at the Oorstof concert series, Het Bos, Antwerp November 15, 2017
Mixed by Koen Vandenhoudt, Antwerp 2019
Mastered by Dave Zuchowski, Chicago 2019
Live concert produced by Sound in Motion –
soundinmotion.be
Produced by Dave Rempis, Chris Corsano, Koen Vandenhoudt
Executive Producers: Koen Vandenhoudt & Christel Kumpen
Cover Design & Layout: Pascal Cools
Dropa Disc #007 is a back to back release with the Strandwal 2-cd set on Aerophonic AR023 which documents From Wolves To Whales a day earlier live at De Pletterij in Haarlem and can be purchased at
aerophonicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/strandwal