Moons of Jupiter is an album by the American jazz trombonist Steve Swell, recorded in 1997 and released on CIMP. He leads a quartet with Mark Whitecage on reeds, Dominic Duval on bass, and Jay Rosen on drums.

Reception

The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes that: "Moons of Jupiter gets a tumultuous start with the overwhelmingly powerful 'For Henry Darger'. The rest of the record turns out as a free-bop date with flashes of brilliance."

Moons of Jupiter (album)

The JazzTimes review by John Murph states that "Swell boasts an intriguing set that keenly balances the hemispheres of the free and structured."

Moons of Jupiter (album)

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Swell

"For Henry Darger" - 12:03

"Callisto" - 4:31

"The I Refuse Blues" - 7:33

"Io" - 1:33

"Moons of Jupiter" - 10:31

"Europa" - 2:45

"The Human Touch" - 9:39

"Ganymede" - 2:43

"(be) Conversational" - 8:02

Personnel

Steve Swell - trombone

Mark Whitecage - alto sax, alto clarinet

Dominic Duval - bass

Jay Rosen - drums

References

1997 albums

Steve Swell albums

CIMP albums

Moons of Jupiter (album)