"One of the most amazing discoveries is how the band's sound was already well-established from this very first recorded performance, not that they haven't evolved, but the core elements of total freedom, authentic feeling and reverence for tradition are already present. Quiet moments with lots of open space and room for interpretation and excursion by the individual soloists alternate by great moments of energetic explosivity." -Stef, Free Jazz Blog
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Tracks 1 to 3 recorded live at the third annual Vision Festival, Sunday, May 24, 1998
Track 4 recorded and mixed at What’s Real Unlimited, Rochester, NY, October 20, 2004
The Rochester Experiment recorded and mixed by Matthew D. Guarnere.
Producer: Joe McPhee
co-Producer: Craig Johnson
Mastering Engineer: Ted Orr, Sertso Studio, Woodstock, NY
Cover Photo: Jerry Starpoli
Cover Design & Layout: Karen Caropepe
CJR 8
Released October 2012
credits
released August 22, 2014
Bass – Dominic Duval
Drums – Jay Rosen (2)
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Trumpet [Pocket Trumpet] – Joe McPhee
This record has such a magical flow to it, it seems to capture so directly the ups and downs of life, the joy of music and dance, and it's just so damn catchy and fun to listen to as well. Giles
Two fifths of the acclaimed group Irreversible Entanglements create a revolutionary LP celebrating Latin and Afro-Caribbean influences through intricate drum and brass arrangements. Bandcamp Album of the Day Oct 21, 2020
Brilliant ensemble interplay,tight composition,fierce and committed soloing...a rare outing from Malik as a leader (and I really like Glenn Spearman on this recording...he is on fire!)...this album is a diamond in the dust and it is intense.
This is free jazz in the correct (to my way of thinking) sense...meaning unfettered and with unrestrained joy.
Put your ears and mind in the same frame for maximum reward.
John Cratchley