Format Details: 2CD set
Description
Adventurous, boundary-breaking, and deeply expressive, Don Cherry is captured in mesmerising form on this O1 Austrian national radio broadcast, live from Musikforum Schloss in 1972. A pioneer of free jazz and global fusion, Cherry leads a spellbinding performance that transcends genre, blending improvisation with world music influences and spiritual intensity.
From hypnotic rhythms to free-flowing melodic lines, this set pulses with creativity and fearless exploration. Cherry's distinctive trumpet voice moves effortlessly between lyrical beauty and abstract expression, supported by a group attuned to every subtle shift and surge. The result is a performance that feels organic, unpredictable, and utterly alive.
Off Beat brings you this original broadcast, offering a rare window into a transformative era of jazz. Essential for collectors and adventurous listeners alike, it's a powerful reminder of Don Cherry's visionary artistry and his enduring impact on the evolution of modern music.
Tracklisting
Pharoah Sanders, Tony Williams, Carlos Santana
Lyle Mays Trio & Sextet
Don Cherry
Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters
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Miles Davis Septet
Weather Report
Tony Williams Lifetime
Sun Ra & His Arkestra
Don Cherry, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden & Ed Blackwell
Don Cherry
Don Cherry
