Eric Devin
Every bit the solo statement as is "Tenor," this superb document of late-period Joe McPhee is a must have, a lovely and essential recording.
Favorite track: Flowers (For John Tchicai).
"McPhee is a master at inventing figures and melodies as the foundation for his excursions which take in more extreme elements of the sound spectrum. It's that fascination as to how McPhee will plot a course on the continuum between form and abstraction in any given piece which forms a large part of his enduring intrigue and appeal." -John Sharpe, All About Jazz
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Joe McPhee - alto saxophone
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released January 24, 2017
Recorded June 4th 2009 at Museu Nacional Machado de Castro during the 7th edition of Jazz ao Centro Festival in Coimbra
All music by Joe McPhee
Recorded by Joao Ferraz
Mastered by Marcelo dos Reis
Executive Production by Cipsela Records
Photos by Nuno Martins
Design and Artwork by KSa
Special thanks to Niklaus Troxler, Nuno Martins and Cipsela Team
The energy contained within each of these tracks was just what I was looking for although I couldn’t possibly have known that until I found it! Exhilarating, exciting and enthralling! Jimmy Wunts
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
Simply amazing to hear a new album with Wadada and Ewart!! ...And Reed rounds out this trio beautifully.
Just gave it my first spin. Absolutely magical. jeffrey maurer