‘Flashing Spirits’ by Cecil Taylor & Tony Oxley gives us another glimpse into this special musical alliance between two masters of improvised music during a time when the two were just getting to know each other.
The availability of these 40 year old recordings from a living, historic jazz figure leading one of his best ensembles is great way to mark Anthony Braxton’s 80th birthday.
A rare Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp/Gerald Cleaver trio produced a special occasion with ‘The Foreign Legion’, now released in digital format thanks for Leo Records and Burning Ambulance.
On ‘Sad Life,’ it’s evident this early on in his career that Ivo Perelman doesn’t suppress his own personal musical makeup in the presence of more established masters like William Parker and Rashied Ali.
Ivo Perelman and Nate Wooley once again push each other to peak performances, and since their peaks are high, so is the level of improvisation.
Ivo Perelman and Nate Wooley convened for a sessions that produced ten, distinct improvisations called ‘Polarity.’ With only one person with whom to interact, each regard this tete-a-tete as a whole different ball game, and they go for it.
