A: The Descending Moonshine Dervishes (19:44) B1: Sunrise Of The Planetary Dream Collector (8:10) B2: Untitled (12:12)
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Organ: Terry Riley, Percussion: Bengt Berger, Trumpet, Ngoni [Doussn'gouni]: Don Cherry, Violin, Electric Bass: Steen Claësson, Labelcode(s) WHP1474
"Wdr Radio Koln February 23 1975" is a remarkable LP that captures the innovative live performance of Terry Riley & Don Cherry, two legends in the world of avant-garde and experimental music. Recorded at WDR Radio in Cologne on February 23, 1975, this album showcases an extraordinary meeting between Riley?s pioneering minimalism and Cherry?s boundary-pushing jazz improvisations. The result is a mesmerizing journey through hypnotic patterns, spontaneous creativity, and cross-cultural musical dialogues. Released by Whp, a label renowned for its dedication to high-quality reissues and rare recordings from influential artists across genres, this LP stands as both a historical document and an immersive listening experience. Terry Riley revolutionized contemporary music with works like "In C," while Don Cherry was instrumental in shaping free jazz alongside Ornette Coleman; together they created soundscapes that continue to inspire musicians worldwide.