The lack of liner notes on this otherwise rewarding CD sometimes makes it difficult to know exactly what is going on. The unusual trio (comprised of trombonist Paul Rutherford and multireedists Anthony Braxton and Evan Parker) perform five adventurous group improvisations that are surprisingly concise (all but one clocks in between six and eleven minutes) and largely self-sufficient despite the lack of any rhythm instruments. Still, this is not a release for the beginner and it is most highly recommended to collectors already quite familiar with Anthony Braxton's explorative music. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. The Honker
2. Arkanther
3. Axtarkrut
4. Vanuthrax
5. The Breaker
ANTHONY BRAXTON alto saxophone, sopranino saxophone
EVAN PARKER tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
PAUL RUTHERFORD trombone
All music composed by Anthony Braxton
Recorded May 22, 1993 live at Bloomsbury Theatre (London Jazz Festival)
Leo Records - CD LR 197