MARTY EHRLICH — Pliant Plaint (1988) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

The first of two Enja sets matching Marty Ehrlich (on clarinet, bass clarinet, alto, flute and alto flute) with Stan Strickland (tenor, soprano and flute), this inside/outside music also features bassist Anthony Cox and drummer Bobby Previte. The complex yet consistently colorful repertoire has plenty of variety, including one piece ("After After All") that is totally composed by and has Ehrlich as the only musician, overdubbing on several of his horns. The many tone colors provided by the two horn players and the strong originals make this a set worth searching for by listeners into the more adventurous side of jazz. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    Celebration In Capetown    7:26
2.    The All Told Alto Blues    3:53
3.    After After All    2:25
4.    Pliant Plaint    7:50
5.    After All    10:26
6.    Willie Whipporwill's Back Slidin' Heart Throb Two-Step    6:29
7.    What I Know Now    4:00
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Alto Flute, composed by – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Anthony Cox
Drums – Robert Previte
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Stan Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — The Traveller's Tale (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Solid, energized solos by Marty Ehrlich on a variety of saxophones and flute, plus equally animated playing from co-saxophonist Stan Strickland on tenor, soprano, and flute. The two-sax frontline, plus tasteful, probing bass/drum help from Lindsey Horner and Robert Previte, not only fills the spaces open due to the absence of a pianist, but periodically shift the mood, focus, and tempo. Ron Wynn

Tracklist :
1.    The Short Circle In The Long Line    6:46
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
2.    The Reconsidered Blues    4:52
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    The Traveller's Tale    8:58
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
4.    March  5:33
Composed By – Robin Holcomb
5.    Alice's Wonderland 6:32
Composed By – Charles Mingus

6.    Melody For Madeleine    7:43
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    Plowshare People    7:40
Composed By – Marty Ehrlich
8    Lonnie's Lament 5:55
Composed By – John Coltrane
Credits :
Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Composed By, Producer [Produced By] – Marty Ehrlich
Artwork [Cover Painting] – Oliver Jackson 
Double Bass – Lindsey Horner
Drums – Bobby Previte
Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax] – Marty Ehrlich (tracks: 4, 8), Stan Strickland (tracks: 1)
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Voice – Stan Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — Can You Hear A Motion? (1994) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

This quartet release matches the cool-toned reeds of Marty Ehrlich (heard on clarinet, alto, and soprano) and Stan Strickland (doubling on flute and tenor) with bassist Michael Formanek (who operates as an active partner) and the quietly supportive drummer Bobby Previte. Their unpredictable music ranges from free bop à la Ornette Coleman (including a tenor-alto duet rendition of Coleman's "Comme Il Faut"), a pair of John Carter tributes to Jaki Byard's "Ode to Charlie Parker" (which includes transcriptions of part of trumpeter Booker Little's solo from its original recording), and the modern classical harmonies of "Pictures in a Glass House." Throughout the improvisations are a logical outgrowth of the written sections and vice versa. The musicians constantly react to each other, making this stimulating and passionate but quiet music well worth acquiring. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    The Black Hat    10:28
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
2.    The Welcome    8:08
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
3.    Pictures In A Glass House    4:41
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
4.    North Star    8:38
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
5.    Ode To Charlie Parker    6:19
Written-By – Jaki Byard 
6.    Reading The River (For John Carter)    4:42
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
7.    One For Robin    6:40
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
8.    Comme Il Faut    4:56
Written-By – Marty Ehrlich
Credits :
Bass – Michael Formanek
Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Marty Ehrlich
Drums – Bobby Previte
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Stanley Strickland

MARTY EHRLICH — New York Child (1996) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Marty Ehrlich's music tends to be both melodic and exploratory, comfortable yet full of unexpected twists and turns. Switching between four reeds on his quintet set (which co-stars the complementary tenor of Stan Strickland in the frontline), Ehrlich emphasizes lyricism and strong themes, expertly setting up improvisations with well-conceived arrangements. The leader's nine originals flow together quite well, so one does not remember individual pieces as much as the friendly atmosphere and attractive colors on a whole. An underrated clarinetist who certainly ranks in the top ten of the 1990s, Ehrlich also displays a fresh musical personality on alto, soprano and bass clarinet, while his notable rhythm section (pianist Michael Cain, bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Bill Stewart) is both tight and spontaneous. Together with the fine tenor of Strickland, they create an unclassifiable set of surprisingly accessible modern jazz. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1.    New York Child    4:57
 Marty Ehrlich 
2.    Generosity    7:04
 Marty Ehrlich 
3.    Georgia Blue    4:46
 Julius Hemphill 
4.    Tell Me This    10:02
 Marty Ehrlich 
5.    Elvin's Exit    8:17
 Marty Ehrlich 
6.    Prelude    2:43
 Michael Cain / Marty Ehrlich 
7.    Time And The Wild Words    5:01
 Marty Ehrlich 
8.    Untitled    5:44
 Marty Ehrlich 
9.    Turn Again    9:09
 Jerome Harris 
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet – Marty Ehrlich
Double Bass – Michael Formanek
Drums – Bill Stewart
Piano – Michael Cain
Tenor Saxophone – Stan Strickland