The Relative Value of Things

The Relative Value of Things is an album by clarinetist Ben Goldberg and drummer Kenny Wollesen which was released on the 33¼ Records label in 1992.^[1]

The Relative Value of Things
Studio album by Ben Goldberg & Kenny Wollesen
Released	1992
Recorded	April 1992
Genre	Jazz, Klezmer
Length	71:53
Label	33¼ Records
Producer	Ben Goldberg
Ben Goldberg chronology
Masks and Faces (1991) The Relative Value of Things (1992) Junk Genius (1995)

Reception

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Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

In his review for Allmusic, Thom Jurek observed "This is a gorgeous little date between two of the downtown scene's most singing and adaptable personages. Here is a program of gently swinging originals and jazz nuggets that offer a startling view of all the tonal possibilities offered by such a stripped down pairing".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Ben Goldberg except as indicated

1. "Introspection" (Thelonious Monk) - 6:27
2. "The Voice" - 7:02
3. "Hangman Roach" - 2:58
4. "Salt Peanuts" (Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Clarke) - 3:36
5. "Kabenny" - 18:55
6. "Light Blue" (Monk) - 4:40
7. "Folleree Folleroo" - 2:20
8. "Pursuit of Facts" - 7:30
9. "Two Nexters" - 5:05
10. "Spot" - 5:42
11. "Diagonal Man" - 3:37
12. "Children's Song" - 4:01

Personnel

• Ben Goldberg - clarinet, bass clarinet
• Kenny Wollesen - drums