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.

Defying smooth jazz stereotypes, David Sanborn shined when joined fellow ex-Julius Hemphill pupil Tim Berne in adventurous performances of Hemphill songs.

‘Confabulations’ wasn’t made with the public in mind, and that might be why this makes such a great entry point for the avant-garde side of Duck Baker.

This is a significant addition to both Arcado String Trio’s limited catalog and Ivo Perelman’s massive one.

There couldn’t have been a timelier song title than this theatrically creative nugget from master bassist/composer Mark Dresser.