- Source: Folly Seeing All This
Folly Seeing All This is an album by Austrian jazz trumpeter Michael Mantler recorded in June 1992 and released on ECM the following year. The ensemble features guitarist Rick Fenn, flautist Wolfgang Puschnig, pianist Karen Mantler, percussionist Dave Adams and the Balanescu Quartet, with a guest appearance from vocalist Jack Bruce singing Samuel Beckett's final poem, "What Is the Word".
Reception
The AllMusic review by Peter Nappi stated: "At once melodic and challenging, Folly Seeing All This is experimental chamber jazz at its most enjoyable."
Track listing
Personnel
Michael Mantler – trumpet
Rick Fenn – guitar
Wolfgang Puschnig – alto flute
Karen Mantler – piano, voice ("What Is the Word")
Dave Adams – vibraphone, chimes
The Balanescu Quartet
Alexander Balanescu – violin
Clare Connors – violin
Bill Hawkes – viola
Jane Fenton – cello
Jack Bruce – voice ("What Is the Word")