This Is My House


This Is My House is an album by American jazz group the NRG Ensemble, their second with saxophonist Ken Vandermark in place of the bandleader and multiinstrumentalist Hal Russell, which was recorded in 1995 and released on Delmark.

Reception

The AllMusic review by William York states "Such moments certainly make the album worthwhile for fans, but due to its somewhat inconsistent, under-edited nature, This Is My House doesn't rate as the best starting point for folks interested in this group."
The Down Beat review by John Ephland says "The material at times seems somewhat colorless, the structures maybe a tad rangy and undeveloped. Still, the band's emotional and stylistic range, Kessler and Sandstrom's very fine doubled-up-basses, not to mention the instrumental variety from everyone, suggest an exciting, loving caldron of free-jazz, bop, and hardcore punk-jazz."

Track listing

  1. "Hyperspace" - 6:21
  2. "Cut Flowers" - 13:29
  3. "Whirlwind" - 11:02
  4. "Bullseye Witness" - 10:48
  5. "Bustanut" - 3:52
  6. "Burnt Toast" - 6:51
  7. "Straight Time" - 4:23
  8. "In the Middle of Pennsylvania" - 10:01

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