the clifford thornton new art ensemble freedom unity cd album re Bla the saxophonist who fundamentally transformed

the saxophonist who fundamentally transformed bebop and modern jazz itself

Closing Crawl 2:03

Ouverture 5:43

Bitter soundtrack

A Little Fall Of Rain

the clifford thornton new art ensemble freedom unity cd album re Bla the saxophonist who fundamentally transformedClifford Thornton's free jazz ensemble from 2001 represents a bold, fearless approach to improvisation grounded in the Black avant garde tradition. Thornton leads a group of skilled improvisers through compositions that balance structure and complete freedom. The sound is unflinchinghorns cry out, rhythms splinter and reform, and the overall effect is electric and emotionally urgent. This isn't pretty music; it's honest, sometimes abrasive, always