Folly Seeing All This is an album by Austrian jazz trumpeter Michael Mantler recorded in June 1992 and released on ECM the following year. The ensemble features guitarist Rick Fenn, flautist Wolfgang Puschnig, pianist Karen Mantler, percussionist Dave Adams and the Balanescu Quartet, with a guest appearance from vocalist Jack Bruce singing Samuel Beckett's final poem, "What Is the Word".
Reception The AllMusic review by Peter Nappi stated: "At once melodic and challenging, Folly Seeing All This is experimental chamber jazz at its most enjoyable."Nappi, P. AllMusic Review accessed November 8, 2011
Track listing
Personnel
Michael Mantler – trumpet Rick Fenn – guitar Wolfgang Puschnig – alto flute Karen Mantler – piano, voice ("What Is the Word") Dave Adams – vibraphone, chimes The Balanescu Quartet Alexander Balanescu – violin Clare Connors – violin Bill Hawkes – viola Jane Fenton – cello Jack Bruce – voice ("What Is the Word")
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