BACZKOWSKI / PADMANABHA – Mastoid Process

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“Since John Coltrane and Rashied Ali created “Interstellar Space” with only sax and percussion, opening through this limited line-up new realms of expression, often raw, hard, yet incredibly direct and open, many have seen the opportunities it offered and followed their example. Playing in a trio format is for many already a tough task, but relinquishing the typical role of the bass as melodic and rhythmic anchor point, offers a total freedom of interaction, but it’s like poetry without rhyme, there is no comfort zone to fall back into, no safe haven, no safety net, it’s swim or drown. Without technical mastery, creativity and close listening skills, it’s hard to create anything meaningful at all.” -freejazzblog.org
Steve and Ravi are indeed true masters of the hive minded sonic attack. Swirling madness and whispered genius. I’ve seen it live and I can attest, it is incredible.
Like the other singles in series 3, there are 300 copies on black vinyl with hand stamped labels housed in a hand stamped j-card sleeve. A one-time pressing.