Frank Lowe and John Zorn are amongst the lineup for this 1986 free improv release, conducted by Butch Morris. Morris uses his 'conduction' method here, which he writes is: "conducted improvisation" signifying the "the physical aspect of communication and heat." Essentially, this means the conductor does not dictate the musicians, but is, rather, a component of the improv. The musical result of this arrangement is a jump-cut-laden hodgepodge of saxophone squawks, vocal gymnastics, and even a hip-hop interlude. Hardly easy listening, but worthwhile for the adventurous ear.
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