Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Colin Stetson / Mats Gustafsson - Stones (Rune Grammofon 2013)

"This is not a skronkfest in which two saxophonists go head on. Instead, these improvisations express a deep, wide-ranging communication that employs rhythm, dissonance, an unconventional yet clearly present lyricism, tonal and harmonic explorations, and various mechanical techniques. The technical prowess on display is considerable, but it is secondary to Gustafsson and Stetson making music together." by Thom Jurek

"Free-jazz listeners familiar with the work of Evan Parker or Peter Brötzmann will find Stones easy to relate to, but the energetic compatibility of this impromptu partnership exerts a broader appeal than that." John Fordham guardian.co.uk