The second of two duet albums by drummer Max Roach and multi-reedist Anthony Braxton was recorded live and released on this two-LP set; this is the more interesting of the two projects since it is a nearly 78-minute continual improvisation. Braxton gets to stretch out on alto, soprano, sopranino, contra bass clarinet (which really gets a monstrous sound), clarinet, and flute. With Roach pushing Braxton, the results are quite adventurous, yet full of joy. Followers of avant-garde jazz can consider this set to be essential. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. One In Two Two In One, Pt. 1
02. One In Two Two In One, Pt. 2
MAX ROACH percussion, gong, cymbals
ANTHONY BRAXTON alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, flute
Music composed by Max Roach and Anthony Braxton
Recorded in concert at Jazz Festival Willis on August 31, 1979
hatOLOGY 601 (Switzerland)