Peter Formanek

Michael and Peter Formanek: Dyads

by John Sharpe
March 31, 2021

There can be few instances where a parent-offspring hook-up has proved as potent as Dyads by bassist Michael Formanek and his reedman son Peter. With not a hint of featherbedding, the pair interact as equals on a 72-minute program which alternates six charts penned by both with seven collective inventions. While the bassist has amassed a hefty and distinguished discography, both as leader and go-to sideman for the likes of Tim Berne, Mary Halvorson and Susan Alcorn, this is only ...