04. "A celestial bow, stone rivers and silver stars overlayed in red"
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
W/ Wadada Leo Smith
Description:
Organic Resonace by Anthony Braxton, released 8 August 2003, includes the following tracks: "Composition No. 315" and more.
This version of Organic Resonace comes as a 1xCD. - W/WADADA LEO SMITH
Recorded on 5 April 2003 live at Tonic, New York City.
Cover painting: Detail from No. 34 by Ornette Coleman, 1989.
"Organic Resonance" is a collaborative album by Wadada Leo Smith and Anthony Braxton, released in CD format by Pi Recordings. This remarkable recording brings together two of the most innovative figures in avant-garde jazz. The music explores spontaneous improvisation, intricate dialogues, and an organic interplay that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz expression. Both artists are renowned for their visionary approaches: Wadada Leo Smith is celebrated for his expressive trumpet work and compositional prowess, while Anthony Braxton is acclaimed as a multi-instrumentalist and composer whose influence on modern creative music is profound. Their partnership on "Organic Resonance" results in a dynamic listening experience marked by deep musical conversation and inventive soundscapes.
Wadada Leo Smith has been at the forefront of creative music since the 1960s, earning accolades such as Pulitzer Prize nominations and numerous international awards for his contributions to jazz innovation. Anthony Braxton?s career spans over five decades; he has received honors including a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant") and remains one of the most respected composers in experimental music circles.
Pi Recordings stands out as one of today?s leading independent labels dedicated to adventurous jazz and improvised music. Since its founding in 2001, Pi Recordings has built a reputation for releasing groundbreaking albums from some of the genre's most forward-thinking artists.