Folly Seeing All This

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."

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")