This interesting set of duets features veteran avant-garde pianist Muhal Richard Abrams and Marty Ehrlich, who doubles on alto sax and clarinet. Together they perform two songs by Abrams, three from Ehrlich, and a five-minute freely improvised "Blues to You." The music is as unpredictable as one would expect, hinting now and then at the past but mostly being quite explorative. The two musicians listen closely to each other and react quickly to any ideas that the other might have. Abrams' strong technique and knowledge of other styles and Ehrlich's versatile playing prove to be a stimulating match. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
Marching With Honor (Muhal Richard Abrams)
2. Dark Sestina (Marty Ehrlich)
3. Crossbeams (Muhal Richard Abrams)
4. The Price of the Ticket (Marty Ehrlich)
5. Bright Canto (Marty Ehrlich)
6. Blues to You (Muhal Richard Abrams/Marty Ehrlich)
MARTY EHRLICH alto saxophone, clarinet
MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS piano
Recorded live at “Summer Jazz at The Brooklyn Museum: Double Exposure”, August 11, 1996
New World Records - 805 12-2