"Flashing Spirit" is an electrifying CD collaboration between two titans of avant-garde jazz: pianist Cecil Taylor and drummer Tony Oxley. Released by the innovative label BURNING AMBULANCE, this recording captures a live performance that showcases both artists at their creative peaks. The album features intense improvisational dialogues, where Taylor's percussive piano style meets Oxley's dynamic drumming in a thrilling exploration of rhythm and sound textures. This release stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of free jazz and its power to push musical boundaries.
Cecil Taylor was one of the most influential figures in modern jazz, renowned for his pioneering work in free improvisation and his energetic, complex approach to the piano. Over his career, he received numerous accolades including a MacArthur Fellowship ("Genius Grant") and was celebrated for groundbreaking albums such as "Unit Structures." Tony Oxley is equally revered as an innovator on drums within European improvised music circles, having collaborated with legends like Derek Bailey and Evan Parker.
BURNING AMBULANCE is known for its dedication to adventurous sounds across genres?especially contemporary jazz?and has built a reputation for releasing bold projects from visionary musicians worldwide.