Ubatuba (album)

Ubatuba is the eponymous debut album by German jazz saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock's quintet featuring saxophonist Tim Berne, trombonist Ben Gerstein, tuba player Dan Peck and drummer Tom Rainey. It was recorded in 2014 and released on Firehouse 12.

Ubatuba
Studio album by Ingrid Laubrock
Released	2015
Recorded	September 13–14, 2014
Studio	Firehouse 12, New Haven
Genre	Jazz
Length	56:07
Label	Firehouse 12
Producer	Ingrid Laubrock
Ingrid Laubrock chronology
Roulette of the Cradle (2015) Ubatuba (2015) Live @ The Jazz Happening Tampere (2016)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Down Beat	[1]

The Down Beat review by John Corbett notes "It’s a pleasure to hear Tim Berne’s alto saxophone sounding wonderful in tandem with Laubrock and trombonist Ben Gerstein."[1]

The All About Jazz review by Karl Ackermann states "Ubatuba is an ambitious creation in terms of Laubrock's astoundingly complex writing and in the masterful musicianship from all involved."[2]

In a review for JazzTimes Britt Robson says about Laubrock "Her work in Paradoxical Frog and Anti-House marked her as a force to be reckoned with. Ubatuba ratifies that reputation with unique, tactile music that pricks the senses as much as it piques the intellect."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Ingrid Laubrock.

1. "Any Breathing Organism" – 10:27
2. "Homo Diluvii" – 5:55
3. "Hiccups" – 13:23
4. "Hall of Mirrors" – 4:15
5. "Any Many" – 6:26
6. "Hypnic Jerk" – 15:41

Personnel

• Ingrid Laubrock – tenor sax, alto sax
• Tim Berne – alto sax
• Ben Gerstein – trombone
• Dan Peck – tuba
• Tom Rainey – drums

References

1. Corbett, John. Ubatuba review. Down Beat February 16: page 60. Print.
2. Ackermann, Karl. Ubatuba review at All About Jazz
3. Robson, Britt. Ubatuba review at JazzTimes