A seminal meeting between two of the most important modern jazz talents of the 70s – reedman Anthony Braxton, whose roots in the Chicago AACM scene were already expanding to a huge influence on the European world of free jazz – and guitarist Derek Bailey, the British player who seemingly stepped out of his own unique space to completely revolutionize the electric guitar! Both musicians are at their best here – working together at a level that's as much sonic exploration in terms of tones, textures, and timings – as it is new frontiers of music. And that's not to say that there's not some great musical moments, too – as the combination of darkness and light is what really makes the album special – as both players move effortlessly through an extended improvisation. Bailey plays electric guitar – and Braxton blows soprano, alto, b flat clarinet, and contrabass clarinet. Great 2LP reissue – with a full two sides of unreleased material recorded at the same performance as the main album! LP, Vinyl record album

Lol Coxhill on soprano saxophone, Anthony Braxton on soprano and alto saxophone, flute, and clarinet, Evan Parker on soprano and tenor saxophone, Leo Smith on trumpet and flute, Derek Bailey on guitar, Tristan Honsinger on cello, Maarten van Regteren Altena on bass, and Han Bennink on drums, viola and banjo. CD