Gebhard Ullmann Basement Research - Hat and Shoes

The renowned multi-instrumentalist Gebhard Ullmann celebrates twenty years of his band Basement Research with a striking CD 'Hat and Shoes'. Featuring trombonist Steve Swell, saxophonist Julian Arg�elles, bassist Pascal Niggenkemper and drummer Gerald Cleaver.

The band's seventh CD showcases improvisors at the top of their game and Ullmann's rich, dynamic compositions. Ullmann has released fifty albums as a leader and co-leader and several have been chosen as among the best CDs of the year in DownBeat Magazine. He heads numerous bands (among others, T� Lam, Conference Call and the Clarinet Trio) and is a sideman for Scott DuBois and Guenter Lenz, among others. The always-busy musician has played with William Parker, Keith Tippett, Bobby Previte, Alexander von Schlippenbach and many others.

Personnel: Gebhard Ullmann (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Steve Swell (trombone), Julian Arg�elles (baritone saxophone), Pascal Niggenkemper (bass), Gerald Cleaver (drums)