: Although the group formed in the early 1980s, this 1990 record was their first official release. They remained a strictly live phenomenon for nearly a decade afterward before releasing their second album, Now! , in 1998.
: A "quartet of East Village elders" known for fully improvised performances that avoided traditional leadership structures in favor of a communal voice. Instrumentation : 1990.Daniel Carter, Roy Campbell, William Parke...
: The album is often described as "mandatory listening" for free jazz enthusiasts, featuring a sound influenced by the "spirit of ancient spirits" like John Coltrane and Louis Armstrong . It is noted for being passionate and celebratory without relying on aggressive "screaming" typical of some avant-garde jazz. : Although the group formed in the early