Name: Martian Heartache by Tom Varner
Brand: Tom Varner
SKU: 8024709088727
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (105 reviews)

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In reviewing this album, a critic might trot out some line about there not being many jazz French horn players, but truth be told, there just aren't many jazz musicians like Tom Varner, period. Varner is the rarest of birds: a jazz composer/instrumentalist with an experimental streak who places at least as much emphasis (and expends as much effort) on the craft of composition as he does improvisation. Varner is a fine soloist no doubt, taming the harmonically precarious horn as few other contemporary jazz musicians have. But more interesting is the attention he pays to the nuance of composition. Varner's tunes aren't just jumping-off points for jamming; they are rather full-fledged contexts that not only frame the improvised elements, but function as a coherent whole unto themselves. It takes a special kind of musician to play music of this type -- someone who can interpret the will of the composer as well as contribute something of himself. In alto saxophonist Ed Jackson, tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer Tom Rainey Varner has made splendid choices. So many experimental (or free, or avant-garde) jazz albums have a leader's name pasted on the top, not because he had a vision for the music, but because he was the one who got the record date together. About this music there can be no mistake; as inspired as the overall playing is here, the shape and substance of this music was determined by the man with his name on top. This album is one of the finest manifestations of the experimental impulse in jazz to be heard in some time. ~ Chris Kelsey

1. Nuke 'em Tony

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

2. Keep It Up

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

3. Martian Affirmation

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

4. Venus With A Syringe

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

5. Precarious Dog

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

6. Isaac Has A Vision On The Subway

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

7. The Quick And The Dead

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

8. Send Me A Probe

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

9. Tough Luck

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

10. Betsy Says Yes

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

11. Eva Etc.

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

12. Anxiety All The Time

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

13. Learn Something!

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

14. Small Cry Big Laugh

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

15. Lady Gay

by Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin, Drew Gress, Ed Jackson, Pete Mccann, Tom Rainey, Tom Varner

Featured Artist: Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Ellery Eskelin
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin
Dominique Eade
Tom Varner; Main Performer
Artist: Dominique Eade
Ellery Eskelin
Drew Gress
Ed Jackson
Pete Mccann
Tom Rainey
Tom Varner; Production
Drew Gress: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Ed Jackson: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Pete Mccann: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Rainey: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other
Tom Varner: Dominique Eade With Ellery Eskelin; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 11 minutes and 10 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Label

Soul Note

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

Italy

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 30, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

8024709088727

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Martian Heartache

1. Nuke 'em Tony

2. Keep It Up

3. Martian Affirmation

4. Venus With A Syringe

5. Precarious Dog

6. Isaac Has A Vision On The Subway

7. The Quick And The Dead

8. Send Me A Probe

9. Tough Luck

10. Betsy Says Yes

11. Eva Etc.

12. Anxiety All The Time

13. Learn Something!

14. Small Cry Big Laugh

15. Lady Gay

Technical Specifications

Martian Heartache

Product information

Release options

1. Nuke 'em Tony

2. Keep It Up

3. Martian Affirmation

4. Venus With A Syringe

5. Precarious Dog

6. Isaac Has A Vision On The Subway

7. The Quick And The Dead

8. Send Me A Probe

9. Tough Luck

10. Betsy Says Yes

11. Eva Etc.

12. Anxiety All The Time

13. Learn Something!

14. Small Cry Big Laugh

15. Lady Gay

Technical Specifications