Jazz Articles about Lisbon Improvisation Players

Lisbon Improvisation Players: Live_LxMeskla

by Jerry D'Souza
March 6, 2003

The Lisbon Improvisation Players call themselves an open formation project. There are two words of import here: open and formation. Form is an integral part of their quest, yet it is the factor that makes them go out and seek paths that free them of constraints. Within the body is a soaring spirit that explores, stirs and energizes the art of improvisation.

The opening track is unselfconsciously laudatory as they present their case convincingly and not without a ...