This set, one of two of Dixon's issued on vinyl in 1980, was a rare release that showed why he is so admired by musicians and has such a tough time getting recorded. The four songs contain no prominent beats or riffs, catchy hooks, sentimental melodies, or enticing devices. One is nearly 20 minutes long, with multiple movements ("For Cecil Taylor"); another is almost 13 minutes, with stretches of blistering exchanges between Dixon and fellow trumpeters Arthur Brooks and Stephen Haynes. Even the shorter pieces have exacting unison statements and prickly solos. An unfolding, unpredictable musical dialogue.
Tracks
01. Summer Song One: Morning (Bill Dixon)
02. Firenze (Bill Dixon)
03. Summer Song Two: Evening
04. For Cecil Taylor (Bill Dixon)
ALAN SILVA double-bass
FREDDIE WATTS drums
STEPHEN HORENSTEIN tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
ARTHUR BROOKS trumpet (3)
STEPHEN HAYNES trumpet
BILL DIXON trumpet, piano
Recorded June 11, 12, 13, 1980 at Bergonzzi Studios, Milano
Soul Note - SN 1008 Italy