Search - Anthony Braxton, Fred Frith :: Duo Victoriaville 2005

Free improvisations from two masters

Chet Fakir | DC | 05/07/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Very interesting free communication between two of the giants of modern improvised music. They flutter, hover, scream and joust with one another in music that is both confrontational and cooperative. At times guitarist Fred Frith sounds like two guitarists, I'd love to have seen his setup. Though in general he takes a more supportive role. Anthony Braxton's woodwinds dominate the proceedings by sheer forcefulness of tone and the dervish-like swirl of his arpeggios. Together these two make some fine and complex music that demands to be listened to, in other words it's not for casual entertainment. I find myself needing to be in the mood and prepared to listen in order to fully appreciate it's conversational and unconventional charms. Folks familiar with the works of these two men or free music are going to like this, others who prefer more rhythm or overt structure to their jazz (if you want to call it that) should look elsewhere."

Two avangarde giants

Maciej Chrzanowski | Warsaw, Poland | 11/22/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Our requirements from such a persons like Braxton and Frith are always high. I was not disappointed. Cooperation of two individuals is perfect."