Rudi Mahall / Alexander von Schlippenbach: So Far. CD

Rudi Mahall / Alexander von Schlippenbach: So Far. CD

Rudi Mahall / Alexander von Schlippenbach: So Far. CD

Regular price $22.00
/
  • Free returns
  • Carbon neutral
  • Secure payments
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way
Shipping calculated at checkout.

"The duo kicks off with 'all Jazz is free' - a title which is a quote whose origin Evan Parker, in the liner notes, tries to trace. Apparently it has been attributed to himself, but he believes it was from something he once read … regardless, what Parker ends up providing is a very succinct summation of the development of Free Jazz, naming names and explaining the inexplicable.

In the end, he states “AvS has retained an affection for the ‘j-word’, insisting that there remains some however hard to define attitude which distinguishes his approach from the totally open improvisation often associated with other European developments …” And from the moment the track begins, it’s obvious that Parker is spot on. We first hear Mahall’s bass clarinet with a loopimg mid-register melody shadowed by rhythmic and, mostly consonant, comping by Schlippenbach. Soon, it isn't Mahall leading but Schlippenbach's jazz inflected streams of consciousness darting about. The duo proceeds in a good natured pursuit - handing off leads and supporting roles, intensifying as they go. Schlippenbach's rhythms get punchy, giving Mahall something to run into and bounce off in a new direction. The slow down at the end is simply to end the track, not out of a lack of ideas."

Paul Acquaro  

 

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Sold Out
Albert Ayler: A: Spiritual Unity CD
Albert Ayler: A: Spiritual Unity CD
$20.00
Texas free improv duo,  1010 ensemble, spiritual jazz, free improv, experimental duo
1010 Ensemble: Lullaby for the Distance LP
$38.00
Alan Silva and His Celestirial Communication Orchestra: Luna Surface LP
$38.00
Sold Out
Albert Ayler: Bells LP
Albert Ayler: Bells LP
$40.00
Sold Out
Albert Ayler: Prophecy LP (opaque yellow vinyl)
Albert Ayler: Prophecy LP (opaque yellow vinyl)
$45.00
Albery Ayler: Bells/Prophecy 2x CD
Albery Ayler: Bells/Prophecy 2x CD
$30.00
Recently viewed