Steuart Liebig, Vinny Golia, Billy Mintz

1998 release ** "This is a change of pace for West Coast musician Steuart Leibig, who is joined here by saxophonist Vinny Golia and drummer Billy Mintz for a mix of Leibig compositions and thoroughly improvised numbers. Leibig leaves his violin at home, instead focusing on contrabass guitars, while Golia muscles his way on baritone and soprano saxophones. The composed pieces are loose constructs; a different course from the leader's earlier penchant for densely layered colors. If the disc has a bit of the feel of a blowing session, the spontaneity and combustible intensity of Golia's remarkable and often lengthy solos (particularly on bari, where he is mostly featured) never tire; the ideas flow endlessly from his horns without pause. Well recorded and clocking in at more than 70 minutes, this is a valuable addition to both Leibig's and Golia's discographies."