Vandermark 5, The – “Airports For Light ” – [Atavistic]

Fine 2002 recording by this quintet led by Ken Vandermark on reeds. While still uncompromising and aggressive, overall this is a more accessible, swinging and sometimes downright funky sound than I have come to expect from V5.

Tracks are dedicated to artists and musicians ??? knowing who makes the tracks more understandable.

This CD surprised and delighted me ??? check it out.