Soft Shell (2000)

Personnel:

• Andy Laster – saxophone
• Tom Rainey – drums
• Herb Robertson – trumpet, cornet
• Drew Gress -bass

Description:

Laster’s third recording with his band Hydra, for the Knitting Factory label.

Press:

"Laster not only confirms he is an engaging soloist, regardless of axe or setting, but a leader with a knack for matching materials with musicians . . . The buzz of discovery awaits the adventurous consumer, as Polyogue is brimming with vigorously swinging blowing vehicles, extended pieces built on high-contrast materials and pungent pastiches."

- Bill Shoemaker, JazzTimes