High Wire (Rob Brown album)

High Wire is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Rob Brown, recorded in 1993 and released on the Italian Soul Note label. It features a trio with bassist William Parker and drummer Jackson Krall playing all original Brown compositions.

Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Brian Olewnick states: "Brown shows himself in full command of his horn and if, ultimately, High Wire is more a free blowing session than an exposition of ideas (the tunes are a bit sketchy and perfunctory), it's a solid, enjoyable one that fans of the downtown New York scene will want to own." The Penguin Guide to Jazz states: "The lider is in impressive form, with a further roster of fiery and more emotive pieces." In a double review for the Chicago Reader, Peter Margasak describes the album as superb, writing that "Brown is a magnificent hornman who's worked with adventurous musicians like pianist Matthew Shipp and guitarist Joe Morris, but he remains largely unknown."

Track listing

 * All compositions by Rob Brown


 * 1) "Hex Key" – 11:54
 * 2) "Totter" – 7:39
 * 3) "Revealing" – 7:38
 * 4) "Just a Touch" – 11:51
 * 5) "Turmoil" – 10:31
 * 6) "Trickster" – 9:51

Personnel

 * Rob Brown – alto sax
 * William Parker – bass
 * Jackson Krall – drums