International Front is an album by American jazz reedist Ken Vandermark, which was recorded in 1994 and released on Okka Disk. He leads the Steelwool Trio with longtime partner bassist Kent Kessler and Boston drummer Curt Newton.

Reception

In her review for AllMusic, Joslyn Layne states "Sections of this album are undeniably out, yet are balanced by other sections that feature these musicians at their straightest."

International Front

The Penguin Guide to Jazz says "'The Steelwood Trio, with long-time compadre Kessler in great fettle, is a roughly shod power-trio that finds each man vying for attention: muscular, exhilarating, unrepentant."

International Front

Track listing

All compositions by Kent Vandermark

"Tough Sledding" – 9:07

"Bowling Alley Roughs" – 5:54

"Tag" – 13:21

"Otherwise" – 5:42

"Day Job" – 5:48

"Another Orbit" – 10:12

"Dime Store Novel" – 6:28

"Wrenches" – 5:30

"No Sleeves No Service" – 11:15

Personnel

Ken Vandermark – reeds

Kent Kessler – bass

Curt Newton – drums

References

1995 albums

Ken Vandermark albums

Okka Disk albums

International Front