Test

This New York improvisational music quartet burst onto the downtown scene in 1998. Underground in every sense of the word, the group is known for playing regularly to an audience of confused, awestruck commuters in the city's subway stations. Featuring Sabir Mateen, Daniel Carter, Tom Bruno and Matthew Heyner, Test is one of those rare Free Jazz ensembles that can consistently tap into a dynamic group consciousness and translate collective impulses into coherent expressions. To the uninitiated, Mateen and Carter's nearly constant blowing might seem a bit overwhelming, but a closer listen reveals a fascinating depth of texture and an impressive dynamic range.