A stellar trio of free improvisers, each respective kings of the avant-garde jazz scene in different capacities. British improvisation legend Derek Bailey has played with practically every musician of note in the European improvised music community from the early '60s through to the end of the century and is arguably one of the single most important practitioners in the genre. John Zorn is similarly an extraordinarily influential figure in the American avant-garde music scene and William Parker is a leading solo performer and bandleader who carried free jazz through the late half of the century into new dimensions. It's a wonder that it took until 1993 for this improvisation dream-team to unite as a trio. Evidently the candid session that took place on a night in New York resulted in a chaotic collision of ideas. With the performers being such strong voices individually, the abundant ideas fly in and out of the picture with no apparent regard to form; the session evolves from tepid beginnings into a no-holds-barred, rapid-fire assault on the senses. Fans of ultra-high-energy free improvisation will find it a delight to hear these three masters sparring on this one-off collaboration, making Harras a vital historical document which requires the gumption of a hardened avant-garde music fan to take the whole recording in one listen. - Dean McFarlane / allmusic.com
Tracks
1.Morning Harras
2.Noon Harras
3.Evening Harras
WILLIAM PARKER bass
JOHN ZORN saxophone
DEREK BAILEY guitar
Music composed by Derek Bailey, William Parker and John Zorn
Recorded Live at the Knitting Factory NYC
Avant Records – Avan 056