This new recording by internationally acclaimed improvisational music artists pianist Joel Futterman, drummer Alvin Fielder, and reed player Ike Levin represents the first time these three veteran musicans have recorded together. Yet, there is an in [+]This new recording by internationally acclaimed improvisational music artists pianist Joel Futterman, drummer Alvin Fielder, and reed player Ike Levin represents the first time these three veteran musicans have recorded together. Yet, there is an instant connection as evidenced by the ease of interaction, near telepathic communication, and collective emotional expression displayed. The six spontaneously created compositions featured on this CD are incendiary and relaxed, passionate and reflective. They represent a rare synthesis of different musical idioms and offer a fresh perspective on the expressive art form of improvisational music.
Joel Futterman, Piano, Soprono Saxophone
Pianist Joel Futterman known for his spirited, highly imaginative, and innovative piano technique is a veteran pioneer into the frontiers of spontaneous, improvised music. He is considered one of the foremost inventive and adventurous artists shaping the creative, progressive music scene today. He has performed across North America and Europe including at such noted music festivals the Visions Festival in New York, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, and the North Sea Festival in Dennmark. He has compiled a discography of over 35 recordings including work with such notable jazz innovators as Jimmy Lyons, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Joseph Jarman, Richard Davis, Al Fielder, and Hal Russell, as well as Edward "Kidd" Jordan with whom he has had a highly productive association in recent years.
Alvin Fielder, Drums & Percussion
Al is an internationally recognized master percussionist and has been one of the true leaders in improvisational music for over four decades. While Al has performed with many noted be-bop and post-bop jazz artists, his passions have always moved more towards freer forms of jazz music. In 1963 Al and several other Chicago based jazz musicians founded the Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM) in Chicago. After over 40 years of performing professionally, Al still approaches each
performance as a challenge and continually stretches himself and those he plays with to explore new territory and elevations. Al has compiled over 20 recordings with such noted artists as Roscoe Mitchell, Muhal Richard Abrams, Ahmed A
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