| Slammin' the Infinite | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Steve Swell |
| Cover: | Slammin_the_infinite_cover.jpeg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | 2004 |
| Recorded: | December 19, 2003 |
| Studio: | Newsonic, New York City |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 62:39 |
| Label: | Cadence Jazz |
| Producer: | Bob Rusch |
| Chronology: | Steve Swell |
| Prev Title: | Invisible Cities |
| Prev Year: | 2004 |
| Next Title: | Desert Songs and Other Landscapes |
| Next Year: | 2005 |
Slammin' the Infinite is an album by American jazz trombonist Steve Swell, which was recorded in 2003 and released on Cadence Jazz. He leads a quartet with Sabir Mateen on reeds and flute, Matthew Heyner on bass and Klaus Kugel on drums.
In his review for AllMusic, Steve Loewy states "This is an album not to be missed, reflecting a progressive vision and exemplary performances from a quartet of modern masters. It is exciting, exuberant, celebratory, and sophisticated – free and at times breathtaking, without sacrificing melody or charm."
The Penguin Guide to Jazz notes that "Despite the aggressive tittle, the music has an agreeably folksy feel in parts, pieces such as 'Whit the Morning, Hope' taking on an alfresco humour. But when they do get agitated, confusion tends to reign."[1]
The All About Jazz review by Brian P. Lonergan says that the album "is an appealing free jazz set, by turns reflective and raucous."[2]
All compositions by Steve Swell