Oxygen by Ivo Perelman

Featuring three icons of free improvisation—Ivo Perelman, Joe McPhee, and Ken Vandermark—this album captures a deeply intuitive conversation among masters of spontaneous musical dialogue. Each musician brings a distinctive voice to the session, crafting an intricate interplay where every note is both a creative risk and a moment of profound reward.

Perelman reflects on the recording as an exhilarating challenge and a rewarding exchange, where every responsive cue opened enticing new paths while demanding utmost precision. The experience felt like dialoguing with a full symphonic orchestra, each subtle nuance and missed cue intensifying the collective exploration. This recording invites listeners into a realm where musical conversation becomes a journey into the depths of artistic expression.

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