High Wire is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Rob Brown, recorded in 1993 and released on the Italian Soul Note label. It features a trio with bassist William Parker and drummer Jackson Krall playing all original Brown compositions.[1]
In his review for AllMusic, Brian Olewnick states: "Brown shows himself in full command of his horn and if, ultimately, High Wire is more a free blowing session than an exposition of ideas (the tunes are a bit sketchy and perfunctory), it's a solid, enjoyable one that fans of the downtown New York scene will want to own."[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz states: "The lider is in impressive form, with a further roster of fiery and more emotive pieces."[3] In a double review for the Chicago Reader, Peter Margasak describes the album as superb, writing that "Brown is a magnificent hornman who's worked with adventurous musicians like pianist Matthew Shipp and guitarist Joe Morris, but he remains largely unknown."[4]
- All compositions by Rob Brown
- "Hex Key" – 11:54
- "Totter" – 7:39
- "Revealing" – 7:38
- "Just a Touch" – 11:51
- "Turmoil" – 10:31
- "Trickster" – 9:51
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