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John Butcher/John Edwards/Mark Sanders: Last Dream of the Morning
ByIf you agree with me so far, this recording between the British musicians, saxophonist John Butcher, bassist John Edwards, and drummer Mark Sanders is an exemplar of great improvisation. The three have been playing together in everything from large ensembles to duos for many years. Edwards and Sanders are often (or should be) spoken of as a team, and can be heard with the the likes of Evan Parker, Tony Bevan, Veryan Weston, John Tilbury, Frode Gjerstad, and Paul Dunmall. Together with Butcher, it is quite easy to hear each player anticipate the next sound or movement and each is ready to advance the sound.
Luckily, when you experience the five pieces presented here there is that interplay, a conversation between improvisers that provides nourishment to both the listeners and each player. Butcher's saxophone sound, like that of Evan Parker, is distinct and identifiable. He blows overtones revealing sonic textures that have body. It's corporeal. The same is true for Edwards' bowed bass that lifts the platform of the music, and Sanders, who like any great percussionist, strikes just the right blow at the correct moment. This music is about the instant. Creation from decades of practice that appears like a lightning strike.
Track Listing
Lucid; Syphon; Sand Dance; Signal; Gridlocks.
Personnel
John Butcher: saxophones; John Edwards: double bass; Mark Sanders: drums.
Album information
Title: Last Dream of the Morning | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Relative Pitch Records
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