Martian Heartache
Martian Heartache is an album by American jazz French horn player and composer Tom Varner recorded in 1996 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Chris Kelsey awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This album is one of the finest manifestations of the experimental impulse in jazz to be heard in some time".[2]
Professional ratings |
Review scores |
Source |
Rating |
Allmusic |
[2] |
Track listing
- All compositions and arrangements by Tom Varner except as indicated
- "Nuke 'em Tony" - 3:02
- "Keep It Up" - 7:46
- "Martian Affirmation" - 6:08
- "Venus with a Syringe" - 3:45
- "Precarious Dog" - 0:58
- "Isaac Has a Vision on the Subway" - 6:16
- "The Quick and the Dead" - 4:39
- "Send Me a Probe" - 0:50
- "Tough Luck" - 5:44
- "Betsy Says Yes" - 1:18
- "Eva Etc." - 10:09
- "Anxiety All the Time" - 0:40
- "Learn Something!" - 5:30
- "Small Cry Big Laugh" - 11:13
- "Lady Gay" (Traditional) - 3:24
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- Recorded at Tedesco Studios in New Jersey on March 5 & 6, 1996
Personnel
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