''The Gowanus Session'' is an album by pianist Thollem McDonas, guitarist

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, and bassist William Parker recorded in 2012 for the

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Reception

The

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review by Glenn Astarita awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Glaring expressionism coupled with rip-roaring layers of acoustic-electric sound-sculpting maneuvers yield the bountiful fruit on this manifold studio date".Astarita, G.
All About Jazz Review
May 21, 2012

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' Steve Greenlea said "pianist Thollem McDonas, bassist William Parker and electric guitarist Nels Cline play seemingly indiscriminately, creating unmusical layers of sound. These are not songs. There are no melodies, no rhythms. ''The Gowanus Session'' is a sound sculpture... So is this a good record, or even an enjoyable one? I really don’t know, but I do know this: It’s interesting, and I keep listening to it."Greenlea, S.
JazzTimes Review
July/August 2012

Track listing

''All compositions by Nels Cline, Thollem McDonas & William Parker'' # "There Are" - 7:32 # "As Many Worlds" - 4:42 # "In A Life" - 5:57 # "As There Are" - 2:15 # "Lives" - 15:43 # "In The World." - 4:53

Personnel

* Thollem McDonas -

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* William Parker -

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gowanus Session, The Nels Cline albums William Parker (musician) albums 2012 collaborative albums Porter Records albums