Action-Refraction

Action-Refraction is the tenth album by American bassist Ben Allison. It was released on the Palmetto Records label in 2011. It's his first album to focus on the compositions of others.

Critical reception
In a review for AllMusic, critic reviewer Phil Freeman wrote: "Action-Refraction isn't a straight jazz album, but it's more likely to appeal to young jazz listeners than to indie rock fans, though it offers pleasures for anyone with open ears."

Personnel

 * Michael Blake – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
 * Jason Lindner – Prophet 08 analog synthesizer, piano
 * Steve Cardenas – guitar
 * Brandon Seabrook – guitar (tracks 3,7)
 * Ben Allison – bass
 * Rudy Royston – drums