A historic pinnacle of free jazz that pushes the limits of improvisation.
Cecil Taylor's Blue Note-era avant-garde jazz masterpiece, featuring tense improvisations with Bill Dixon and Henry Grimes, redefines the very structure of music.
This work is the sharpest expression of Cecil Taylor's musical philosophy, and the performance is filled with tension from the very beginning. Piano keystrokes transcend the boundaries between rhythm and melody, unleashing energy as blocks of sound. The intertwining of wind, string, and percussion instruments veers between order and chaos, embodying the creative and destructive power of improvisation. The title track, running over 20 minutes, unfolds in a never-ending chain of sounds, completely immersing the listener. It remains highly regarded today as one of Blue Note's most innovative recordings.
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Piano - Cecil Taylor
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Drums - Andrew Cyrille
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Producer - Alfred Lion
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Recorded By [Recording By] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Bass - Alan Silva
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Trumpet - Bill Dixon
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Alto Saxophone - Jimmy Lyons (2)
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Bass - Henry Grimes
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Photography By [Cover Photo] - Francis Wolff
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Liner Notes - Nat Hentoff
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Design [Cover] - Reid Miles
