A favorite.
Starts with a lovely drum statement by Steve McCall and then we’re off. Lancaster joins in on alto with some wailing oriental stuff. Sylvain Marc then starts his Fender bass masterclass. This is free jazz at it’s very best. Full of energy, virtuosic technique, furious runs but mixed with lyrical passages.
On the second tune Lancaster plays flute, and his breath between his statements is so organically present. Love it. He was a superb flautist. The tune is sparse and calming and delivers a lovely ambience.
Then we can enjoy Lancaster solo on the tenor and that’s a treat. His style and ideas are so engaging and you really get to hear his genius unfiltered and naked. Beautiful.
I can’t believe I found this one in a local store. Granted, without the 7” but I’m just happy I found it cause it’s a very rare one. Over the moon. It was recorded in November of 1973 for the French Palm label. Hoping to find more stuff on that label cause there is plenty to enjoy.
