Jazz Articles about Company

Company: Epiphany

by John Eyles
September 1, 2001

Quite simply, Company produced some of the most stimulating improvised music you will ever hear.These recordings date from the Company Week held in June and July 1982. Having begun in 1976, by 1982 this annual improvisation festival was an established (and eagerly awaited) part of the calendar (even if the venue and time of year were unpredictable). Typically, Derek Bailey was looking beyond the cosy [his word] group of tried-and-trusted improvisers and was inviting musicians to Company Week ...