A live set featuring duets by trombonist
George Lewis and the reeds of
Anthony Braxton might seem as if it would be a bit tedious, but the instant communication between the two keep the music continually fascinating.
Braxton (who is heard on alto, sopranino, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, flutes, and contrabass saxophone) and
Lewis engage in some colorful sound explorations on their compositions on a continuous basis for 41-and-a-half minutes, showing off not only their technique but their very sharp imagination. As an encore they surprised everyone by playing an effective three-and-a-half-minute version of
Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee." Listeners with open ears will enjoy this colorful set.