I’ve come to love the violin in avant-garde/free jazz. Probably mentioned this before. I’ve loved the instrument and it’s presence in the world of classical music for a long time. Paganini is a favorite composer for example. When it comes to my appreciation for the instrument in jazz it all started when I got into the Rashied Ali duo joint on Survival together with the leader of this album. Brilliant stuff.
This album, recorded in 1978 in Milano, is free and Leroy Jenkins’ playing is mesmerizing. He is backed by the fantastic duo of Andrew Cyrille on drums and Anthony Davis on piano. I love this stuff. Granted, it’s maybe not for everybody, but the brilliant musicianship of this trio and the interesting compositions could perhaps peek the interest of the avant-garde skeptics?
I think it’s a wonderful recording. Black Saint seems to be a safe bet when it comes to recording quality. Have a few titles now and will continue to explore the label.
