Fonda/Altschul/Bang

Fonda/Altschul/Bang: Transforming the Space

by Derek Taylor
January 8, 2004

Operating under the somewhat dubious moniker of FAB, an amalgam of surname initials, the trio of Joe Fonda, Barry Altschul and Billy Bang dispels any concerns as to its sincerity with music of startling intellect and emotion. The Beatles this group is not, but in the context of creative improvised music, that’s a mighty good thing. Fonda claims in the liners that it’s “one of the most enjoyable recording sessions” he’s ever done and producer Bob Rusch makes repeated mention ...