Conrad Herwig Quartet Hieroglyphica (2001)

"Herwig's fourth and most recent date for the Dutch Criss Cross label, Hieroglyphica is a no holds barred quartet set of all originals that finds everyone working at full throttle. Without other horns to get in the way, this is the best place to experience Herwig at his most incendiary. Starting with a low moan and then breaking into wild glissandos through the upper register, Herwig kicks off the title track with a dazzling display that then builds to a frenetic climax with drums wailing and the rest of the ensemble participating in the collective frenzy. (...) Technically accomplished and still filled with communicative appeal, Hieroglyphica just may be Herwig's most brilliant recital to date". (www.allaboutjazz.com).