Zetrons

A second Not Two album by the Cosmosamatics, the cooperative co-led by veteran American free-jazz reedmen Sonny Simmons and Michael Marcus, following Reeds & Birds. Released in 2005, Zetrons continues the prolific early-2000s run of one of the most active partnerships in the music, pairing two seasoned improvisers whose roots reach back to the 1960s avant-garde.

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The newest recording by the Cosmosamatics that you are now listening to, represents our story in the new millennium of American Jazz/Improvised Music. Among the musical tales you will experience, Dance of the Zetrons (title cut) represents a dance that is universal throughout the universe. Road Doggs is about the struggle and the strength of a band traveling on the iron horses (trains) in Europe. We also pay tribute here to the great Eric Dolphy and do a rendition of his classical composition, Serene. And of course, the beauty of Sonny’s tribute to Mingus with his suite: Mingus Mangus. We are a “band” – which is rare in Jazz these days. Sonny and I have been collaborating for years to keep the tradtion alive of being a bind (like these great groups: “Modern Jazz Quartet” – “Art Ensemble of Chicago” – “World Saxophone Quartet”, etc.) We are a group of improvisers, bringing a message of peace and healing love for all, trhough sound & sould.

(- Michael Marcus)