MW823-2
The Damage Is Done
by Peter Brötzmann, Joe McPhee, Kent Kessler, Michael Zerang
About This Release
A live double album recorded at the Alchemia club in Kraków in 2008, uniting two legendary free-jazz horn players — American multi-instrumentalist Joe McPhee and German reed titan Peter Brötzmann — with the formidable Chicago rhythm section of bassist Kent Kessler and drummer Michael Zerang. The four make up part of Brötzmann's celebrated Chicago Tentet, stepping away here for a more intimate quartet. Presenting two complete uncut sets, The Damage Is Done captures an overwhelming meeting of energy and lyricism, the contrasting voices of McPhee and Brötzmann at full force, and stands among the major live documents in the label's catalog.
Tracklist
- 1CD 1, Track 1. The Damage Is Done30:30
- 2CD 1, Track 2. Alchemia Souls17:46
- 3CD 2, Track 1. A Temporary Trip16:20
- 4CD 2, Track 2. With Charon15:08
- 5CD 2, Track 3. On The Acheron14:08
- 6CD 2, Track 4. Into The Hades 8:328:32
Recorded at the Alchemia Club in Kraków, Poland.
Line-up
- Joe McPheetrumpet, alto sax
- Peter Brötzmannalto & tenor saxes, tarogato, B-flat clarinet
- Kent Kesslerbass
- Michael Zerangdrums
Critical Reception
an onslaught of energy with a relentless attack'
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