"Epic" is a word that seems appropriate to describe the music on this two-disc offering by saxophonist and trumpeter Joe McPhee. Accompanied by four double-bassists, the veteran free-jazzer from upstate New York has concocted a tribute to the spirit of one of the genre's early patron saints and called it, appropriately enough The Albert Ayler 2000 Project." -Paul Serralheiro, Squid's Ear
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Claude Tchamitian: Bass
Dominic Duval: Bass
Michael Bisio: Bass
Paul Rogers: Bass
Joe McPhee: Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet [Pocket]
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released November 24, 2016
Volume One recorded at Europa Jazz Festival, Le Mans, France :: May 1, 2000
Volume Two recorded at Action Jazz, Pannonica, Nantes, France :: May 18, 2000
Producer: Joe McPhee
Co-producer: Craig Johnson
Recording Engineer: Jean-Marc Foussat
Mastering Engineer: Ted Orr, Sertso Studio, Woodstock NY
Cover Design: Jerry Starpoli
Cover Layout: Karen Caropepe
Photos: Roger Parry
Special Thanks to Emouvance, Francoise Bastianelli, Armand Meignan and the Europa Jazz Festival Crew, Nante Action Jazz, Pannonica, Jean Marc Foussart, Jerry Starpoli, Karen Caropepe, Roger Parry and the bassists for their efforts and support.
A liquid performance from the free jazz trio, ignoring any hierarchy between wild blowing and emotionally wrenching balladry. Bandcamp Album of the Day Mar 21, 2022